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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-10-1986 City Council Minutes 98 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1986 *************************************************************************~ 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, Administrative Services Director Barrick, Community Development Director Miller, Public Services Director Kirchner, City Treasurer Graves and City Clerk Oliver. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Karen Conrad, 215 Matich Street, Lake Elsinore, spoke representing people in her neighborhood. Eight days ago, Ruben Morillo, an eig~ year old boy was bitten by a dog living at 211 Matich Street. The boy required seventeen stitches in his left arm and leg and has suffered infection. Also, approximately two weeks earlier, a five year old child was attacked by the same dog and required fourteen stitches. Mrs. Conrad submitted a petition with seventy-seven signatures of neighbors who want to insure that this dog is not released from the City pound and allowed to return to the same owners where he can attack another child. She asked the Council to assist in efforts to deal with this viscious animal. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for further consideration and discussion: Item No. 7b. MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. l. The following Minutes were approved: a. August 12,1986 - Regular City Council Meeting. b. August 14, 1986 - Adjourned City Council Meetins ...., c. August 26, 1986 - Regular City Council Meeting d. August 26, 1986 - Board of Appeals Meeting The following minutes were received and filed: e. August 19, 1986 - Planning Commission Meeting f. August 19, 1986 - Design Review Board Meeting ~ ~ ~ N W m ~ ~ ~ Page two city Council Minutes september 10, 1986 99 CONSENT CALENDAR - continued. 2. Received and filed Building Division Monthly Activity Report - August, 1986. 3. Ratified the Warrant List for the month of August, 1986 in the total amount of seven-Hundred-Fifty-Eight-Thousand-Nine-Hundred- Forty-Five Dollars and Sixty-Cents ($758,945.60). 4. Awarded contract for street improvements to intersection of Lake- shore Drive and Robb Road, for vehicle ingress to Terra Cotta Junior High School, to Vance corporation in the total amount of Twenty-Seven-Thousand-Seven-Hundred-Ten Dollars ($27,710). 5. Accepted Grant Deed for Lot 72 of Country Club Heights, unit H, as shown by map on file in Map Book 18, Pages 5 and 6, Records of Riverside County, from O.J. and Diane Demuth, in lieu of weed abatement assessment. 6. Approved Agreement for Deferral of Public Improvements and accepted Quitclaim Deed for Water Rights for 16899 Sannelle street - James R. and Rosemary A. Nolen. 7. Approved date of September 23, 1986 for public hearing of: a. Proposed Citywide increase in refuse collection fees due to closure of County Disposal Site in Lake Elsinore, which will result in increased cost of providing refuse collection and disposal service. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 7. Approved date of September 23, 1986 for pUblic hearing of: b. Conditional Use Permit 86-1 - Request to establish 720 square foot office trailer at Skylark Airport and rehabilitate existing hanger structure as Phase I of proposal which would include a second 720 square foot office/lounge trailer as Phase II. Project site is zoned C-P (Commercial Park) and R (Recreational) Zoning Districts. Located on the south- west side of Cereal Street, approximately 400 feet northwest of the intersection of Cereal Street and corydon Road, at the northeast corner of Skylark Airport. Mr. Miller reported that the applicant, M.W. Haskell, has requested this project be continued to October 28, 1986. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED TO SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 86-1, FOR OCTOBER 28, 1986. AYES: NOES: ABSTENTIONS: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, MATSON, WINKLER, STRIGOTTE NONE VERMILLION PUBLIC HEARINGS 31. General Plan Amendment 86-3 and Zone Change 86-4 - Bruce Ayers. Mr. Miller reported this is a proposal to change the General Plan Land Use Map from Low Density to General Commercial and change the zoning from R-l to C-2 on approximately seventeen acres, located on the north side of Lakeshore Drive, bounded by Park Way on the northern boundary encompassed by Avenue 7 and Avenue 12 on the west and east sides, respectively. 100 Page three City Council Minutes September 10, 1986 PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued. 31. General Plan Amendment 86-3 and Zone Change 86-4 - Continued. This project was initially denied without prejudice by City Council on April 9, 1986. Since that date, the applicant has prepared site plans showing the type of development envisioned for the project. This General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will facilitate consolidation of the various parcels and provide a site of adequate size to develop a commercial shopping center as opposed to a strip commercial development. __ Staff recommends Council adopt the findings listed below, adopt the Negative Declaration and approve General Plan Amendment 86-3 and Zone Change 86-4, adopt Resolution No. 86-62 and adopt Ordinance No. 775 amending the Zoning Map. Findinqs: 1. This proposed Amendment is a logical extension of the Lakeshore Drive/Railroad Canyon Road/Mission Trail commercial area, and that inclusion of this site furthers the Land Use Element goal of reinforcing commercial growth in this established commercial center. 2. This Amendment will help promote the full development of the Lakeshore Drive corridor to its function as a major road as established in the Circulation Element. 3. This General Plan Amendment will not significantly degrade the quality of life in adjacent residential areas, and should not be considered a precedent-setting expansion of commercial land uses into developed residential areas. 4. This Amendment is compatible with surrounding land uses and -- zoning. 5. This Amendment will not adversely affect the surrounding property with respect to value or precedent. 6. This Amendment is compatible with the City's development pattern. 7. Finding of no significant impact upon the environment and issuance of a Negative Declaration. The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor Strigotte opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. asking those in favor of General Plan Amendment 86-3 and Zone Change 86-4 to speak. The following persons spoke: 1) Brian Weiss, one of the applicants, submitted a list of property owners in the immediate area who are in favor of the project. He commented that some of the traffic concerns expressed by Council have been mitigated by proposal to install traffic sig--l at Herbert Street and extending 12th Avenue from Lakeshore Dri to Casino Drive, providing an alternate route to the I-15 freeway. He added, this Fifteen Million Dollar shopping cente will provide considerable tax dollars to the community as well-- as provide additional jobs for residents. 2) Bruce Ayres, 20951 Brookhurst, Huntington Beach, spoke in favor of the project and offered to answer any questions Council may have. 3) Bruce Jordan, Architect, 18218 McDermitt, Irvine, commented they have worked very carefully to present a project that they feel will be of benefit to the community. ~ ~ ~ N W m ~ ----- ---- lot Page four City Council Minutes September 10, 1986 PUBLIC HEARINGS - continued. 31. General Plan Amendment 86-3 and Zone Change 86-4 - continued. Persons speaking in favor - (continued): 4. Harold Greenburg, 14757 Amrose, Lake Elsinore, commented that this appears to be a quality project and he would like to see this type of shopping center in the city. 5. Bill McElroy, 20301 Grand Avenue, Lake Elsinore, local property owner, feels this proposed project would improve the community. 6. Lee Allen, 270 Avenue 9, Lake Elsinore, supports this project. 7. Ernest Segalla, 17391 Curtis, Lake Elsinore is in favor of the project but would have liked to see R-2 zoning extended all the way to Park Way and up to Center. 8. Vincente Sandangelo, property owner at Lakeshore Drive and Marion street, stated this is a good project and good opportu- nity for the City. Mayor strigotte asked those in opposition to General Plan Amendment 86-3 and Zone Change 86-4 to speak. The following person spoke: 1. Karen Willis, 800 Park Way, Lake Elsinore, asked about notifica- tion of public hearing and stated she is concerned about traffic problems which a project such as this would create for property owners trying to access Lakeshore Drive. Mayor Strigotte closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY VERMILLION AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT THE FINDINGS AND THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION, APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 86-3 AND ZONE CHANGE 86-4 AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 86-62 AND APPROVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 775. RESOLUTION NO. 86-62 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, MAKING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE LAKE ELSINORE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE THIRD CYCLE OF THE CLAENDAR YEAR OF 1986. ORDINANCE NO. 775 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-l (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT (ZONE CHANGE 86-4 - BRUCE AYRES) . AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, MATSON, VERMILLION, WINKLER, STRIGOTTE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE BOARD OF APPEALS COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS AT 7:24 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:26 P.M. 102 Page five City Council Minutes September 10, 1986 BUSINESS ITEMS/PUBLIC INPUT 51. Ordinance No. 774 - Rescinding Chapter 2.28 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and Ordinance No. 747, Relating to the Design Review Board (Second Reading) . Pursuant to a new Council policy, Mayor Strigotte asked if anyone would like to comment on Ordinance No. 774 prior to Council action No one asked to speak. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO __ ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 774 ON SECOND READING, ORDINANCE NO. 774 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING EXISTING CHAPTER 2.28 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE AND RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 747, ADOPTED JUNE 25, 1985, RELATING TO THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD. UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, MATSON, VERMILLION, WINKLER, STRIGOTTE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 52. Tentative Tract Map 14639 Revised - A-Mark Capital Corporation _ Request for extension of time. Mr. Miller reported that Tentative Tract Map 14639 Revised is a 51.9 acre subdivision located at Shirley and Zieglinde, and is due to expire on September 25, 1986. The map is comprised of 242 lots most of which are 6,000 square feet in size. This does not comply with the recently adopted zoning code which requires __ an average lot size of 7260 square feet. The tract is also lo- cated adjacent to properties which are designated for lower density development. Other areas of concern are drainage problems, traffic, circulation and right-of-way, grading and street align- ments. Therefore, staff recommends that Council deny the request for an extension of time for Tentative Tract Map 14639 Revised. Mr. Miller also reported that he had received a letter today from the applicants, requesting this issue be continued to September 23, 1986, in order to allow them additional time to prepare their presentation to Council. MOVED BY WINKLER TO CONTINUE TENTATATIVE TRACT MAP 14639 REVISED TO SEPTEMBER 23, 1986. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY VERMILLION AND CARRIED TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 14639 REVISED, AND THEREFORE, THE APPROVAL OF MAP WOULD EXPIRE ON SEPTEMBER 25, 1986. BUSINESS ITEMS -- 53. Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) - Resolution No. 86-61 approving the concept of establishing Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies. Mr. Molendyk introduced Edwin Studor, Transportation Planner for Riverside County, gave an overview of the proposed program which would allow the County, with the support of the City, to provide emergency call boxes along freeways at one-half mile intervals. ..... ~ ~ N W m ~ ..... ~ Page six City Council Minutes September 10, 1986 103 BUSINESS ITEMS - continued. 53. Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) - Continued. The Riverside Transportation Commission would be designated as the Service Authority and when the system is in place, it would be operated by the California Highway Patrol. The program would be funded through a One-Dollar ($1.00) surcharge on all vehicle registrations in the County. Mr. Studor urged Council to approve Resolution No. 86-61, MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 86-61. RESOLUTION NO. 86-61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSILNORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CONCEPT OF ESTABLISHING SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, MATSON, VERMILLION, WINKLER, STRIGOTTE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 54. Centennial Fountain Project. Mr. Gilbert reported that this project has been placed on the agenda for Council direction. Staff has obtained proposals from three firms and the total cost of construction of the fountain would be in excess of Eighty-Thousand Dollars ($80,000). The total completed project including a plaza area and new parking ares would be in excess of Two-Hundred-Eighty-Thousand Dollars ($280,000) . Council discussion followed. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY WINKLER AND CARRIED TO DISCONTINUE ANY FURTHER STAFF WORK ON THE CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN PROJECT. IF AN OUTSIDE AGENCY CAN COME UP WITH FUNDING, THE PROJECT CAN BE RECONSIDERED AT THAT TIME. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MATSON, VERMILLION, WINKLER, STRIGOTTE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 1. Mr. Molendyk commented that staff has made arrangements with EVMWD to have the lake management model on display in the Council Chambers for the next two weeks. The model will be available for public viewing between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Anyone needing additional information can contact the City Manager's office. 2. Mr. Molendyk announced that Sergeant Larry Grotefend, our liason officer with the Sheriff's Department, has been re-assigned. Starting tomorrow, our new liason officer will be Sergeant Jim Soltz. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Vermillion: 1. Commented on the eight year old boy on Matich Street who was bitten by a viscious dog last week and asked what is being done about the problem. The City Manager stated the City animal control officer, 104 Page seven City Council Minutes September 10, 1986 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS - Continued. Councilman Vermillion: - Continued. Sheriff's Department, and his office has been working in conjunction with the District Attorney's office in an effort to impound the dog for a longer period of time. Mr. Molendyk stated it is his under- standing that when the dog is released from the City facility, the owner plans to take it to a private kennel until the pups are wean and then the animal will be destroyed. Lengthy discussion followe regarding various avenues which could be pursued in order to deal __ with the problem. The main issue was to insure that the dog would not be returned to the home neighborhood where she had attacked the child. Council Conscensus: Direct staff to revise the existing animal control ordinance. Councilman Dominquez: 1. Commented that one-hundred-fifty (150) City-owned parcels have been weed-abated at a cost of One-Hundred-Forty-Five Dollars ($145) per lot. He suggested staff place these properties on the market so that they could get on the tax rolls and create revenue for the City. He asked that staff prepare an inventory of properties so that Council could determine which ones are not usable by the City and those could be placed on the market. He suggested including paper streets and surplus materials, machinery, etc. and this could possibly strengthen our budget. Council determined this would involve too much staff time in light of other priorities. This project should only be considered on a six to twelve month basis. Also, paper streets cannot be disposed of as they may provide the only access to properties. - Mr. Molendyk commented that larger projects in the planning stages at this time could involve land swaps over the next six months to one year. Council conscensus: Direct staff to evaluate this proposal, deter- mine the time lines involved an the cost in staff time and prepare a report for the weekly informational memo and place recommendations on the next Council agenda. Mayor Striqotte: 1. Directed staff to monitor the insurance situation of the Lake Elsinore volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, and if it becomes necessary, bring the issue back to Council for a vote to place them directly under the City JPIA. 2. Councilman Dominguez was directed to attend a seminar on trans- portation privatization studies on September 26, 1986. 3. Mayor Pro Tem Winkler was directed to attend the Los Angeles County Fair on September 25th and award a trophy to the winner of the Lak( Elsinore Horse Race. 4. Announced a meeting involving the DBA, Sheriff's Department, and the Mayor on Thursday, September 25th at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, to discuss crime prevention measures for the downtown area. - 5. Commented on areas still in need of weed and vehicle abatement and directed staff to follow up. ..... ~ ~ N W m ~ ..... ---- 105 Page eight City Council Minutes September 10, 1986 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS - continued. Mayor striqotte: continued. 6. Requested staff contact the County to determine why a vehicle repair business still is in operation at Machado and Lakeshore Drive. 7. Commented that vehicles speed on curves located on Quail Drive and Joy Street. He suggested striping those curves with double yellow lines to prevent cars from crossing over onto the wrong side of the street. 8. Commented that trash cans are needed at Lakepoint Park. Ron Kirchner will follow-up. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:35 P.M. ATT~ST: