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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
130 SOUTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1985
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CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Valenzuela
at 7:02 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Matson.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA
NONE
Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, Assistant City Manager Norton, City
Attorney Harper, Community Development Director Corcoran, City Engineer Culp,
Finance Director Barrick, RDA Administrator Modesti and City Clerk Money.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
CEREMONIALS
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Allegiance to the Public Safety Com-
missioners -
Donald Burnell
Louise Chadwick
Ronald Gearhart
Donald Schiller
Brian Stephens
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for further con-
sideration:
Item Numbers 3, 5, 9 and 14b. Mr. Molendyk requested Item Number 9 be
moved to the Business Items portion of the Agenda and that Item Number
14a be continued to the next regular Council meeting.
MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE
BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR, EXCLUDING ITEM NUMBERS 3, 5, 9, 14a AND 14b,
AS PRESENTED.
1. Approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 11,1985.
2. Received and Filed the Animal Control Activity Report for the Month of
January, 1985.
4. Approved Resolution No. 85-12 authorizing a stop sign at Collier Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE PLACING OF A STOP
SIGN ON MINTHORN STREET AT COLLIER AVENUE.
6. Approved and authorized necessary funds for Mayor Arta Valenzuela to
represent the City in Washington D.C., as part of a formal delegation in
support of the Lake Management Grant Program.
7. Approved Final Parcel Map 20268 subject to City Engineer's final review
and acceptance and authorized the City Clerk to record Final Parcel Map
20268.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued.
8. Authorized participation of the Public Safety Commissioners and one staff
member in Second Annual Government Workshop sponsored by California Contract
Cities on Fridays March 15, 1985.
10. Accepted the proposal of Carter Associates, Inc., in the amount of eighty-
five-hundred dollars ($8,500.00) and authorized City Engineer to proceed
with required contract agreement.
11. Received and filed City Engineer's report on culvert construction costs.
12. Claim No. 85-4 - Rod Aguado - was rejected and referred to Claims Committee.
13. Rejected Application to Present Late Claim - Automobile Club of Southern
California.
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15. Approved the date of March 26, 1985 for public hearing of:
a. Canyon Creek Specific Plan
b. Tentative Tract Map 20472
c. Tentative Tract Map 29473
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Treasurer's Monthly Report - January, 1985 -
Mr. Matson questioned a Certificate of Deposit which would not mature
until 1992. He feels seven years is too long to obligate City funds.
One year Certificates would be preferable and the interest is very
similar. He asked staff to be aware of this in future investing.
MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO
RECEIVE AND FILE THE TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT FOR JANUARY, 1985.
5. Resolution No. 85-13 - Supporting Lake Management Grant -
Mr. Matson explained the lake management program and displayed maps and
graphs depicting how the program will work. to stabilize the lake. He
pointed out the benefits of the plan and urged support for the program.
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MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 85-13 IN SUPPORT OF THE LAKE MANAGEMENT GRANT
PROGRA~1.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE LAKE MANAGEMENT
GRANT PROGRA~1.
9. Moved to Business Item portion of the Agenda.
14. Set Date for Public Hearing - March 12, 1985 -
a. Weed Abatement - Continued.
o. Tentative Tract Map 19344 and Addendum to Draft Environmental Impact
Report -
Mr. Matson stated that,the public hearing date should not be set until
Council has received copies of the Environmental Impact Report and
has thirty days to review.
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MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY THAT
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 19344 BE
CONTINUED UNTIL COUNCIL RECEIVES THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
AND HAS THIRTY (30) DAYS TO REVIEW.
COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO APPEALS BOARD AT 7:27 P.M.
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COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:36 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
31. Confirmation of Weed Abatement Billing.
Ms. Barrick reported that since March of 1983, the City has maintained a
year round weed abatement program. During the last quarter of 1984, two-
hundred-fifty-two parcels have been abated and the value assessment totals
twe1ve-thousand-three-hundred-thirty-one dollars and fifty-one cents
($12,33".51). Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. 85-14 confirming
charges for quarterly weed abatement billing.
The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests.
Mayor Valenzuela opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. asking those in
favor of confirmation of charges for quarterly weed abatement billing to
speak. No one responded. Mayor Valenzuela asked those in opposition to
speak. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 7:38 p.m.
MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION NO. 85-14 CONFIRMING CHARGES FOR QUARTERLY WEED ABATEMENT
BILLING ON TWO-HUNDRED-FIFTY-TWO PARCELS TOTALING TWELVE-THOUSAND-THREE
HUNDRED-THIRTY-ONE DOLLARS AND FIFTY-ONE CENTS ($12,331.51).
RESOLUTION NO. 85-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING AN ITEMIZED WRITTEN REPORT SHOWING COST
OF WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT, CONFIRMING THE ITEMIZED WRITTEN
REPORT FOR EACH SEPARATE PARCEL OF LAND REQUIRED BY SECTION
39574 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND
PROVIDING THAT THE COSTS THEREOF ON EACH PARCEL OF LAND SHALL
CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST THAT PROPERTY AND SHALL
BE MADE A LIEN ON SAID PARCELS OF LAND PURSUANT TO SECTION
39574 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND
PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AS PROVIDED IN
SAID GOVERNMENT CODE.
32. Annual Review of Conditional Use Permit 83-9 - Elsinore Ultralight Flight
Park/Ed Snyder - 1900 Campbell Street.
Mr. Corcoran reported that at the regular Council meeting of February 11,
198~, Council directed staff to review the fees and conditions regarding
Condi,tional Use Permit 83-9. Staff met with the applicant on February 15,
1985 and conducted a visual inspection of property on February 20, 1985.
All conditions of approval have been met with the exception of condition
numbers 4, 11, 13, 16, 18 and 21. Staff recommends completion of these
conditions within the suggested time limitations and addition of Condition
24: Suomit landscaping plan to Planning Division for review within
thirty (30) days; and Condition 25: Complete an Air Space Study within
six (6) months. Staff also recommends that the revised fees totaling
fourteen-thousand-four-hundred-forty-nine dollars and eighty-four cents
($14,449.84) be paid in three payments, with the final installment
due and payable December 13, 1985. If this timetable is not adhered to,
staff recommends discontinuation of all ultralight operations.
The City Clerk reported correspondence had been received in favor of
Conditional Use Permit 83-9, from the following:
1. Mari,on H. Bennett, Bennett's Auto Parts, Lake Elsinore
2. Richard T. Avalon, Vice-President of Taishan Technologies
3. Roy Holland, Federal Aviation Administration
4. Jim Shade, Captain, Downey Police Department
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued.
32. Review of Conditional Use Permit 83-9 - Continued.
Mayor Valenzuela opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. asking those in
favor of Conditional Use Permit 83-9 to speak. The following persons
spoke in favor:
1. Ed Snyder, applicant, 892 Robin Drive, Lake Elsinore, stated that the
primary concern was safety. He addressed perceived, potential and real
dangers involved in ultralight operation and measures being taken to
mitigate these dangers. He has been working with staff and feels they
have reached an equitable agreement regarding conditions.
2. Gary Birch, Lake Elsinore commented that the ultralight operation
creates revenue to the city and he is in favor of continuance.
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Mayor Valenzuela asked those in opposition to Conditional Use Permit
83-9 to speak. The following persons spoke:
1. Don Burnell, 32251 Corydon Road, commented on lack of regulation of
the ultralight operation.
2. Bob Williams, 32172 Machado Street, Lake Elsinore, commented on
noise pollution, invasion of privacy, open storage of planes in
commercial zone, illegal trailer and temporary building on site,
as well as illegal camping without facilities. Stated that operation
should be located in the Airport Zone, not in commercial zone. Also,
there needs to be pilot licensing controls established. He also
felt that the park should be required to contribute to replacement
cost of the Lakeshore bridge at the San Jacinto River crossing.
3. Paul Baccus, 15658 Grand Avenue, Lake Elsinore, commented that the
ultralight operation violates several safety regulations. In the
five years of operation, Mr. Snyder has not controlled activities
at the flight park.
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4. Mark La Porte, President of the Lake Elsinore School District, voiced
concerns over ultralights flying low over schools attended by 600 to
700 children.
5. Pat Callahan, 1402 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Elsinore, commented that the
flight park should be made to operate in a safe and legal manner.
Mayor Valenzuela asked if anyone else wished to speak on this matter.
1. Norm Nichols, 33205 Macy Street, Lake Elsinore, commented that in
the ten years ultralights have been in existence, there have been
no injuries anywhere in the United States, which involved anyone
other than the ultralight flyers. He compared this safety record
to that of automobiles, motorcycles and boats. He commended Mr.
Snyder's operation.
Mayor Valenzuela closed the public hearing at 8:03 p.m.
Council discussion followed involving various aspects of the operation.
Major concerns were: lack of regulations and enforcement, safety of the
community, illegal landings, illegal camping and campfires and location
of the air park. Councilman Strigotte suggested the City adopt an Airport
Ordinance so that all flights can be controlled. Councilman Knight
expressed concern over lack of any insurance which would protect the
City from liability.
MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO
IMMEDIATELY REVOKE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 83-9 FOR ELSINORE ULTRALIGHT
FL IGHT PARK.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued.
33. Conditional Use Permit 84-9 - A1 Hertz/Back Bay Marina - Proposal to
Construct an Interim Marina Facility - Located on South Side of Lakeshore
Drive Between St. John Way and Bushman Avenue.
Mr. Corcoran reported that Conditional Use Permit 84-9 is a proposal to
construct a permanent mooring for fifty boats with a limitation of twenty-six
feet in boat length, a floating boathouse, temporary parking area and
restrooms. Planning Commission recommends approval of Conditional Use
Permit 84-9 subject to forty-eight (48) conditions.
The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests.
Mayor Valenzuela opened the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. asking those in
favor of Conditional Use Permit 84-9 to speak. Hearing no one, she asked
those in opposition to the project to speak. Hearing no one, the public
hearing was closed at 8:22 p.m.
Council addressed concerns with ingress/egress at the property, traffic
circulation, deferral of street improvements and need for performance
bond and standard lien agreements.
MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO
CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 84-9 TO MARCH 12,
1985, TO ALLOW TIME FOR STAFF TO REVIEW AND REVISE CONDITIONS AS
DISCUSSED.
COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:38 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:50 P.M.
Councilman Matson introduced Jim Winkler, 3312 Driftwood Lane, a member of the
support group for lake management. Mr. Winkler requested Mayor Valenzuela
sign a petition supporting lake management and stated that petitions are avail-
able for anyone interested in signing, at City Hall and the Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Valenzuela signed the lake management petition.
BUSINESS ITEMS
51. Ordinance No. 739 - Prohibiting Storage and Transporting of Hazardous
Substances and Materials - First Reading.
MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO 739 AS
FOllOWS: .
Section 8.56.020 - Unlawful Storage
A. No pers?n, firm o~ ~orporation shall store, park, or leave unattended,
a~y ~ehlc1e co~taln~ng ha~ardous substances, materials or residuals,
wlt~ln any resldent~a1 nelghborhood of the City of Lake Elsinore as
dellneated on the Clty's General Plan.
AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT THAT ORDINANCE NO. 739 BE DECLARED
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE BASED ON THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE CURRENT EFFECT ON
THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF LAKE ELSINORE AND THEREFORE
BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. '
ORDINANCE NO. 739
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING CHAPTER 56 TO TITLE 8 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE
PROHIBITING STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND MATERIALS AND
THE PARKING OF VEHICLES TRANSPORTING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES'OR
MATERIALS, IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS WITHIN THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE.
AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA
NOES: NONE
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BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued.
52. Ordinance No. 738 - Restricting Parking on East Graham Avenue - First
Reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 738
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
A PORTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 268 AND ORDINANCE NO. 301 AND AMENDING
. SECTIONS 10.16.020 AND 10.16.030 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ALLOW FOR TWO (2) HOUR PARKING ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH
SIDES OF EAST GRAHAM AVENUE.
MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED TO APPROVE FIRST
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 738, UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA
NOES: NONE
53. Explanation of Tract Map 19389 - Thompson Investment Company - Located
South of Grant Drive on East Side of Machado Street.
Mr. Corcoran reported that on February 4, 1985, the City received a
letter and petition regarding Tract Map 19389, addressing concerns of
area residents regarding circulation, environmental impacts and
notification of the adjoining tract. After researching the files,
it was determined that an Environmental Impact Report had not been
requested for this tract. However, an Environmental Assessment had
been completed, as required by law.
The residents of the Highlands tract possibly were not reflected as
legal property owners on the tax assessors rolls at the time notification
of the public hearing was made to adjacent property owners.
Regarding the traffic circulation concern, staff believes that Cherburg
Street should not continue through to Riverside Drive.
Mr. Phillip Taylor, 567 Highlands Drive, Lake Elsinore, petitionet,
addressed Council and stated there are fifty children living on Highlands
Drive and approximately the same number on La Havre in the Lake Glen
tract. Visibility on these streets is poor due to the fact that these
are winding roads with a downhill grade. This would create an extreme
hazard if Cherburg were continued through to Riverside Drive.
Mrs. Peggy Taylor, 567 Highlands Drive, Lake Elsinore, commented that
Mr. Thompson, the developer, had assured residents that there would be
no construction traffic on Highlands Road. Bumpers were set up to
block off road, however on Monday morning, an Elsinore Ready Mix concrete
truck was driving on the Road driving in excess of the speed limit.
Residents contacted ERM and requested the drivers slow down, which they
did. After contacting Mr. Thompson's office he indicated the trucks
would not use Highlands. Yesterday, the trucks were using Highlands
Road again.
Mayor Valenzuela suggested Mrs. Taylor contact Mr. Corcoran regarding
this problem. Mr. Strigotte suggested Code Enforcement and the Sheriff's
Department be notified regarding removal of street barriers.
MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO
RECEIVE AND FILE PETITION.
54. Water Rate Revisions.
Mr. Molendyk reported that, as Council is aware, the Water Department
has been losing money over the last ten years. Staff was requested to
review the water rates. After extensive analysis by staff, outside
resources and the Council Finance Committee, staff would like to present
their findings.
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BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued.
54.
Water Rate Revisions - Continued.
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Ms. Barrick presented an in-depth report analyzing the City's water
purchase rates, percentages of increase to the City totaling 185% since
1979 to the present, average City selling rates to residences, and the
losses the City has incurred, totaling three-hundred-sixty-eight-thousand
twelve dollars ($368,012.00). For this reason, staff recommends adoption
of Resolution No. 85-15 implementing water rate increases.
Mr. Culp reported on the status of the water well which is anticipated to
come in on schedule and be in production by April 15, 1985. He stated that
the Water Department will be increasing its level of service and will
step up replacement of defective water meters to a rate of approximately
forty meters per week during the next fiscal year. Additional improvements
to service will include a waterline flushing program which will be accom-
plished twice a year, as well as a water valve replacement and exercising
program on a regular basis.
Mr. Molendyk commented that it is imperative that the enterprise accounts
of the City are self-sustaining. With the anticipated loss of Revenue
Sharing impacting the 1985/86 budget, the water department cannot continue
to operate at a loss.
Mr. Matson recommended that the 40-meter per week replacement program be
commenced immediately. He also stated that the proposed rate increase only
brings us to a break-even point, all operational costs are not included.
A special Senior Citizen rate has been included allowing for a reduction
of forty percent. Funds realized after water well is on line and through
the meter replacement program, will be used to pay back the debt to the
General Fund, which amounts to five-hundred-eighteen-thousand-nine-hundred
sixty-three dollars ($518,963.00) for the ten year period since 1974.
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MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE
RESOLUTION NO. 85-15 ESTABLISHING INCREASED WATER RATES.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 83-32 AND ESTABLISHING
RATES AND CHARGES FOR POTABLE WATER DELIVERY.
55. Pro~o~a~ to Prepare a ~eport and Study under the Mello Roos Community
Facllltles Act to Provlde Fire, Police and Flood Control Protection.
MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANH10USL Y TO WITHDRAW
THIS ITH1 AND SET A~STUDY SESSION DATE, TO REVIEVl WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY,
ON WEDNESDAY; MARCH 6, 1985 AT 6:00 P.M.
ITEM MOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
9.
Cost Estimate - Removal of Machado Street Trees.
Mr. Culp reported that pursuant to Council request, he has contacted a
Traffic Engineer who has submitted the following alternatives:
1. Removal of all twenty-three cedar trees on Machado Street. Estimated
cost for removal and hauling away of trees would be eleven-thousand-
five-hundred dollars ($11,500.00). An additional five-thousand-five-
hundred dollars ($5,500.00) is estimated to pave the holes and paint
a new traffic lane.
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2. Removal of the first two trees immediately north of Lincoln Street and
Pa~kway Drive and co~s~ruction and installation of safety quadrails
adJacent to the remalnlng trees. Construction cost for these safety
quadrails is estimated at eight-thousand dollars ($8,000.00).
In order to eliminate City liability and to assure no additional cost to
the City in the future, staff recommends Council consider Alternate
number one, removal of all trees. Staff has received cost estimates from
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ITEM MOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued.
9. Cost Estimate - Removal of Machado Street Trees - Continued.
seven companies for the removal of trees. Mr. Culp recommended awarding
a contract to Eldon Dean's Tree Service in the amount of seven-thousand
dollars ($7,000.00), for removal of all Machado Street trees.
Council discussion followed regarding the trees. Mr. Strigotte suggested
staff contact University of California at Riverside regarding the possibility
of studying the trees and possibly taking seedlings prior to cutting them ---
as these Deodora trees are in danger of extinction. Possibly they can pre-
serve the line. .
Mayor Valenzuela stated that the California Deodora trees have historical
significance in the valley and she has fought for years to preserve them.
She feels we should investigate other alternatives to destroying these
100 year old trees. The County should share some responsibility for the
widening of Machado Street.
MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED TO APPROVE ALTERNATE
NUMBER ONE TO REMOVE ALL TWENTY-THREE DEODORA TREES ALONG MACHADO STREET
AND PRIOR TO REMOVAL, STAFF CONTACT AGENCIES WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN
PRESERVING THIS SPECIES.
AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION
NOES: VALENZUELA
NON-AGENDA ITEM
Request from Chamber of Commerce for Waiver of Community Center Fees.
~1ayor Valenzuela reported that the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce
has scheduled a Las Vegas Night in the Community Center on Friday, March 15,
1985 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. They are requesting Council waive fees. ---
MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO WAIVE
COMMUNITY CENTER FEES FOR LAKE ELSINORE VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1985.
MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECESS
TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:16 P.M. TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION.
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:48 P.M. WITH NO ACTION TO REPORT.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
1. Last week, City Council Committee and Staff met regarding the Non-Profit
Organization and will be bringing a report to Council at the next meeting.
2. City crews have been working on Swick and Matich Fields, readying them for
the Little League season. Restroom has been built at Swick Jark and new
mounds installed. The new lighting will be installed over the coming weekend
and bleachers and snack bars will be painted.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Knight:
1. Suggested we need better way of controlling the lights at the ball parks.
Lights are remaining on till very late at night.
2. Commented on an incident he observed recently - a loaded truck was attempting
to drive up a street off Lakeshore Drive and sunk into the blacktop, damaging
the surface. Driver should be held responsible for damage. Mr. Culp stated
that Code Enforcement is aware of this situation and is notifying the driver
of his responsibility. Mr. Strigotte commented that, in the future, these
types of occurances should be reported to the Sheriff's Department.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS - Continued.
Councilman Matson:
1. Questioned the status of the Casa de Moble project. Mr. Corcoran will
follow-up.
Councilman Strigotte:
1. Requested a report on the cost of the Limited Street Bridge. City Engineer
wi 11 follow-up.
2. Reported that the proposed stop signs at Joy and Riverside and Central and
Collier intersections have been turned down by Caltrans because there have
not been a sufficient number of accidents to justify.
3. Reported that the low-interest loan program is going to be handled through
Security Pacific Bank and the County. If it is not working well in sixty days,
the City and County will attempt to work out our own program without the Bank.
4. Requested the City Manager contact Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
regarding the sewer plant odor and report back at the next Council meeting.
5. Commented on the lights at the ball fields being left on late at night.
Mr. Molendyk stated that staff is aware of the problem and is working with
the Park and Recreation staff to work out solution.
Councilman Vermillion:
1. Questioned the status of the water well. Mr. Culp assured him that all
indications are it will be completed and could be in operation prior to
Apr ill, 1 985.
2. Asked what the Southern California Gas schedule is for installing the pipeline
in Railroad Canyon Road. Mr. Culp stated that due to budget constraints,
construction has been delayed to the end of the calendar year. Improvements
to the road are scheduled to begin April 1, 1985.
Mayor Valenzuela:
1. Announced that the Nutrition Center needs additional help. The County is
planning to hire a kitchen aid for four hours per day, five days per week
and a van driver for 5~ hours per day, five days per week. Anyone interested
in applying should contact Sue Hager at the Community Center or contact
the County Administrative Center at 787-6125. The Nutrition Center is now
feeding one-hundred to one-hundred-twenty-five seniors, Monday through Friday.
2. Announced she attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting last Thursday night.
The Chamber is working to improve the City image. There slogan is "Come
Alive in 185111.
Councilman Knight:
1. Commented that Caltrans is doing extensive landscaping and sprinklers in an
area of 1-15 in San Diego County. Asked City Manager to contact Caltrans and
make another request for them to do something within our City limits.
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ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND .CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 10:13 P.M.
ATTEST:
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