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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-1986 City Council Minutes 436 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1986 ************************************************************************* CALL TO ORDER - The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Valenzuela at 7:01 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Knight. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ,.< KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOT':: VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NONE Also present were: City Manager Mo1endyk, City Attorney Harper, Assistant City Manager Gilbert, Community Development Director Miller, Community Services Director Barrick, City Engineer Keith and City Clerk Money. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. Mayor Valenzuela requested a moment of silence in honor of Eugene Carter, a former Lake Elsinore Councilman, who passed away on Saturday, March 22, 1986. PRESENTATIONS ~ A. Mayor Valenzuela read a Proclamation declaring the week of March 25 through April 1, 1986 as 'Congregate and Meals on Wheels Week' in the City of Lake Elsinore, in affirmation of the value of these services provided to ensure the well-being of older Americans. B. Sheriff's Department Report - 1985 Statistics Chief Sam Lowrey, Riverside County Sheriff's Department, commented on new uniforms for the Lake Elsinore Sheriffs, response time, im- provements to the 911 system and increasing costs of law enforcement. Lieutenant Charlotte Boyter, Riverside County Sheriff's Department, reported on 1985 crime statistics and submitted a written summary report and comparison between 1983, 1984 and 1985 law enforcement activity figures. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE TOTAL CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. l. The following Minutes were approved: -- a. March 11, 1986 - Regular City Council Meeting The following Minutes were received and filed: b. March 4, 1986 - Regular Planning Commission Meeting c. March 4, 1986 - Regular Design Review Board Meeting 2. Received and filed Treasurer's Monthly Report - February, 1986. ~ o o M W m ~ ~ ~ Page two City Council Minutes March 25, 1986 43~ CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued. 3. Approved Agreement for Deferral of Public Improvements at 17640 Bromley Avenue, Lake Elsinore - Pompos and Angelica Angulo. 4. Rejected and referred Claim No. 86-9 - Robert L. and Vicki L. Newman. 5. Approved date of April 9, 1986 for public hearing of: a. General Plan Amendment 86-5 - Proposal to designate the General Plan Category for three acres proposed for annexation, as Low Density Residential - located at the northeast corner of Macy street and Shadow Mountain Lane. b. Zone Change 86-7 - Proposal to designate the zoning for three acres proposed for annexation to the City of Lake Elsinore, as R-l (Single-Family Residential) with a PUD (Planned Unit Development) overlay on all except one of the lots - located at the northeast corner of Macy Street and Shadow Mountain Lane. c. General Plan Amendment 86-6 - Proposal to change the General Plan Land Use Designation from High Density Residential to Medium Density Residential on five acres - located on the south side of Ulla Lane, approximately 860 feet east of Machado Street. d. Zone Change 86-8 - Proposal to change the zoning from R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) to R-2 (Two-Family Residential) with a PUD (Planned Unit Development) Overlay on five acres _ located on the south side of Ulla Lane, approximately 860 feet east of Machado street. 6. Approved the date of April 22, 1986 for public hearing of: a. Conditional Exception Permit 86-4 - Request to vary from City Zoning Ordinance, Section 17.28.080, which requires R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) property developments to maintain a minimum fifteen foot front yard setback. This request will apply to Residential Project 86-1, an apartment complex proposal presently being processed through the City - located approximately 225 feet southwest of the intersection of Prospect and Olive Streets. b. Conditional Exception Permit 86-6 - Request for variance from requirements of Section 17.66. 030 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, development standards for off-street parking facilities, specifically regarding paving, circulation and parking space layout - 402 North Main Street. PUBLIC HEARINGS 31. Zone Change 86-3 - Jerry Lanting - Request to change the zoning desig- nation from R-l and C-l on four acres located on the northeast side of Casino Drive on the east side of San Jacinto River. Mr. Miller reported that Zone Change 86-3 is associated with Commer- cial Project 85-7, a proposal to construct a 76-unit motel complex plus manager's unit. The zone change is for the purpose of bringing zoning into conformance with the General Plan Land Use designation of General Commercial. Planning Commission recommends adoption of Negative DeClaration, adoption of Ordinance Number 759 rezoning property, and approval of Zone Change 86-3 with the following findings: a) The proposed Zone Change will bring the properties involved into conformance with the General Plan. b) The City is mandated by State law to bring it's zoning into conformance with the General Plan. The proposed zoning will be compatible with surrounding zoning and land uses. c) 438 Page three city council Minutes March 25, 1986 PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued. 31. Zone Change 86-3 - continued. The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor Valenzuela opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. asking those in favor of Zone Change 86-3 to speak. No one asked to speak. Mayor Valenzuela asked those in ~pposit~on to Zone Change 86-3 to speak. Hearing no one, the pub11C hear1ng was closed at 7:35 p.m. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVE ZONE CHANGE 86-3, SUBJECT TO FINDINGS, AS FOLLOWS: - 1. The proposed Zone Change will bring the properties involved into conformance with the General Plan, 2. The City is mandated by state law to bring it's zoning into conformance with the General Plan, 3. The proposed zoning will be compatible with surrounding zoning and land uses. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 759. ORDINANCE NO. 759 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-l (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND C-l (LIMITED COMMERCIAL) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT -- (ZONE CHANGE 86-3 - JERRY LANTING). AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZULA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 32. Resolution establishing Underground utility District No.2. Mr. Gilbert reported that some time ago, Riverside Drive was targetted for "undergrounding" of overhead utility wires. Southern California Edison Company has prepared plans and is ready to proceed with the project. Mr. Gilbert gave an overview of the rules and procedures necessary and indicated the project would be implemented in three phases with all work estimated to be completed in Spring of 1988. Staff recommended adoption of Resolution No. 86-14 establishing Underground Utility District No.2. The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor Valenzuela opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. asking those in favor of Underground Utility District No. 2 to speak. No one asked to speak. Mayor Valenzuela asked those in opposition to Underground Utility District No. 2 to speak. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 7:39 p.m. ..... MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 86-14. RESOLUTION NO. 86-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 (RIVERSIDE DRIVE: LEHR TO LINCOLN) . - o o (Y) w en <X: - - 439 Page four City Council Minutes March 25, 1986 PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued. 33. Twelth Year Program for Community Development Block Grant projects (CDBG). Mr. Miller reported that the City is eligible for Thirty-Six Thousand Nine-Hundred-Twenty-Four Dollars ($36,924) in the twelth program year Community Development Block Grant Funds. Staff is recommending the total amount be allocated for improvements to Lakepoint Park. The Riverside County Coalition for Alternatives to Domestic Violence has requested Five-Thousand-One-Hundred-Seventy-Five Dollars ($5,175) as Lake Elsinore's share for a proposed shelter for battered women to serve the western County area. The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor Valenzuela opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. asking those in favor of the recommended use of CDBG funds to speak. No one asked to speak. Mayor Valenzuela asked those in opposition to the recommended use of CDBG funds to speak. The following persons spoke: 1. David McNeal, Member of the Board of Directors of the Riverside County Coalition for Alternatives to Domestic Violence, commented on the need for the shelter in the western County area and urged Council consider their request for funds. 2. Lieutenant Charlotte Boyter, Riverside County Sheriff's Department, commented that law enforcement has worked for some time with the RCCADV and they are a well organized group. Domestic violence is a very serious social issue and the need for facilities to house the victims is great. She urged Council consider the request of RCCADV. Mayor Valenzuela closed the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY VERMILLION AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ALLOCATE FIVE-THOUSAND-ONE-HUNDRED-SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($5,175) OF TWELTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (CDBG) TO THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY COALITION FOR ALTERNATIVES TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (RCCADV). MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED TO ALLOCATE THE BALANCE OF TWELTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (CDBG) THIRTY-ONE-THOUSAND-SEVEN-HUNDRED-FORTY-NINE DOLLARS ($31,749) FOR LAKEPOINT PARK - PHASE THREE. AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VALENZUELA NOES: VERMILLION BUSINESS ITEMS 51. Chamber of Commerce Request for Additional Funds. Mr. Mo1endyk stated that Mr. starkey, President of the Chamber of Commerce, has requested this item be continued to the meeting of April 9, 1986. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO CONTINUE THE REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, TO APRIL 9, 1986. 440 Page five City Council Minutes March 25, 1986 BUSINESS ITEMS - continued. 52. Water System Extension Refund Agreement - The Willard Company. Mr. Miller stated that the Willard Company, also known as Elsinore Business Park, executed an amended Memorandum of Understanding with the Redevelopment Agency in December, 1984, which provided that the Agency would reimburse the Developer for certain fees and a portion of the off-site improvements associated with construction of their project at 1315 Flint street. In order to meet present and future __ requirements, it was necessary to design a water system extension at a total cost of Fifty-Six Thousand-Three-Hundred-Forty-Six Dollars ($56,346). Based on total front footage, the Willard property would benefit a total of Twenty-Three-Thousand-Seven-Hundred-Ninety-Six Dollars ($23,796). Staff recommends the Redevelopment Agency advance the amount of Thirty-Two-Thousand-Five-Hundred-Forty-Nine Dollars ($32,549). A refund agreement has been prepared which requires the City to collect a connection fee from future properties which will benefit from the system and the City will reimburse these fees to the Redevelopment Agency. Staff also recommends the Five-Hundred Dollar ($500) Water Capital Improvement Fund Fee be waived. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE WATER SYSTEM EXTENSION REFUND AGREEMENT, WITH WILLARD COMPANY, WAIVE THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FEE OF FIVE-HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) AND RECOMMEND FUNDS BE APPROPRIATED FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. 53. Risk Management Policies. A video presentation followed regarding torte reform. Ms. Barrick introduced Mr. Don Jack, risk manager, who reviewed policies relating to liability insurance requirements for City __ contracts, leases, special events and use permits. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNMANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 86-15. RESOLUTION NO. 86-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED TO ADOPT RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES AS PRESENTED. AYES: MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NOES: KNIGHT 54. Amendments to Actions Taken January 24, 1986, with Regard to Insurance Matters. Mr. Gilbert reported that in January, certain policies were adopted minimize risk exposure in anticipation of the loss of our liability coverage. The City has now been accepted for membership in the Southern California Joint Powers Insurance Authority which, at presen' offers only partial protection. The plan requires a self-insured -- retention of Ten-Thousand Dollars ($10,000) which means the majority of claims (judgements under $10,000) will be paid by the City. Staff is recommending the following amendments to policies: D. Auto Insurance 2. Auto insurance policy be cancelled as soon as possible, consistent with refund procedures. ---- o o M W m ~ ..... ~ Page five City Council Minutes March 25, 1986 441 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 52. Water System Extension Refund Agreement - The Willard Company. Mr. Miller stated that the Willard Company, also known as Elsinore Business Park, executed an amended Memorandum of Understanding with the Redevelopment Agency in December, 1984, which provided that the Agency would reimburse the Developer for certain fees and a portion of the off-site improvements associated with construction of their project at 1315 Flint street. In order to meet present and future requirements, it was necessary to design a water system extension at a total cost of Fifty-Six Thousand-Three-Hundred-Forty-six Dollars ($56,346). Based on total front footage, the Willard property would benefit a total of Twenty-Three-Thousand-Seven-Hundred-Ninety-Six Dollars ($23,796). Staff recommends the Redevelopment Agency advance the amount of Thirty-Two-Thousand-Five-Hundred-Forty-Nine Dollars ($32,549). A refund agreement has been prepared which requires the City to collect a connection fee from future properties which will benefit from the system and the City will reimburse these fees to the Redevelopment Agency. Staff also recommends the Five-Hundred Dollar ($500) Water Capital Improvement Fund Fee be waived. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE WATER SYSTEM EXTENSION REFUND AGREEMENT, WITH WILLARD COMPANY, WAIVE THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FEE OF FIVE-HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) AND RECOMMEND FUNDS BE APPROPRIATED FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. 53. Risk Management Policies. A video presentation followed regarding torte reform. Ms. Barrick introduced Mr. Don Jack, risk manager, who reviewed policies relating to liability insurance requirements for City contracts, leases, special events and use permits. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 86-15. RESOLUTION NO. 86-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED TO ADOPT RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES AS PRESENTED. AYES: MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NOES: KNIGHT 54. Amendments to Actions Taken January 24, 1986, with Regard to Insurance Matters. Mr. Gilbert reported that in January, certain policies were adopted minimize risk exposure in anticipation of the loss of our liability coverage. The City has now been accepted for membership in the Southern California Joint Powers Insurance Authority which, at present offers only partial protection. The plan requires a self-insured retention of Ten-Thousand Dollars ($IO,OOO) which means the majority of claims (judgments under $IO,OOO) will be paid by the City. Staff is recommending the following amendments to policies: D. Auto Insurance 2. Auto insurance policy be canceled as soon as possible, consistent with refund procedures. 442 s.;x Page ... city council Minutes March 25, 1986 BUSINESS ITEMS - continued. E. Employee Driving Records 1. Add the following wording: "Direct staff to continue to exclude auto coverage offered by City self-insurance to certain employees excluded by the insurance company until such time as said driving record policies are developed. H. City Property 3. Use of old LETS yard subject to approved procedures. - J . Parks 5. Direct staff to notify all parks users of new use policies and invite them to apply. K. Tenants 1. Repeal - See Risk Manager's report. 2. Develop insurance limit requirements for each tenant based upon ;adopted policy. 3. Repeal interim requirement of Five-Hundred-Thousand Dollars ($500,000) . M. Community Center 1. Re-instate County sponsored/City administered Senior programs. 4. Direct staff to notify all groups who have used the Community Center of the facility use policies and invite them to apply. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS. .... CLOSED SESSION MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION, AT 9:02 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:25 P.M. WITH NO ACTION TO REPORT. APPEALS BOARD COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS AT 9:25 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:28 P.M. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 1. Mr. Molendyk commented that he has received a request from the Lake Elsinore Kiwanis Club. The Club is sponsoring a Circus on May 5, 198 which will require processing of a Special Events Permit.- The Kiwani have requested waiver of the Two-Hundred Dollar fee normally charged for processing of these applications. __ MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED TO APPROVE REQUEST OF LAKE ELSINORE KIWANIS CLUB FOR WAIVER OF TWO-HUNDRED-DOLLAR ($200) SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATION FEE FOR CIRCUS EVENT ON MAY 5, 1986. AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NOES: STRIGOTTE Page seven City Council Minutes March 25, 1986 443 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Matson: - 1. Requested staff follow-up on a citizens request regarding septic problem in the Amber Ridge tract, contact Riverside County and attempt to obtain copies of the percolation reports which were performed during construc- tion of the Amber Ridge tract. 2. Commented that a number of residents have expressed their concern at the number of fast-food operations and gas stations being built on all the commercial corners at entrances to the City. He proposed the Community Development Director attempt to set aside some of these locations for other uses. He directed staff research other cities and bring back a report. Councilman Striqotte: o o (Y) w en <( 1. Announced that the City is beginning the budget process for fiscal year 1986/87 and advised organizations who plan to seek any type of City funding to make their requests known at this time. 2. Directed the Engineering and Public Works Departments to contact the EVMWD contractor responsible for street repairs at Railroad Canyon Road and Lakeshore Drive, related to the sewer project. There seem to be safety problems which need to be corrected immediately. 3. Reminded the audience that due to the General Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 8, 1986, the next regular City Council meeting will be on Wednesday, April 9, 1986, at 7:00 p.m. - Mavor Valenzuela: 1. Announced an Election Forum would be televised on Channel 3 on Wednesday, March 26, 1986, at 7:00 p.m. 2. Announced the winner of the Miss Lake Elsinore Beauty Pageant is Joy Belovarac. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:36 P.M., TO TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1986, AT 5:00 P.M. - 444 MINUTES BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1986 ************************************************************************* k 1. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Valenzuela at 9:25 p.m. - 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, City Attorney Harper, Assista City Manager Gilbert, Community Development Director Miller, Community.. Services Director Barrick, City Engineer Keith and City Clerk Money. 3. APPEALS MATTERS A. Appeal of Abatement Proceedings on Paint Store at 151 North Main Street - Robert Newman. Mr. Miller reported that staff is recommending this matter be continued for thirty (30) days to allow time for the Department of Forestry to complete their investigations and for the property owner to obtain soil analysis or make preparations for abatement of site and disposal at a Class 1 disposal site. -- MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO CONTINUE APPEAL OF ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS ON PAINT STORE AT 151 NORTH MAIN STREET - ROBERT NEWMAN - TO APRIL 22, 1986. 4 . ADJOURNMENT BOARD OF APPEALS ADJOURNED TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:28 P.M. ~~ BOARD OF APPEALS --