Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-14-1985 City Council Minutes 248 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 Mayor Valenzuela. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NONE Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, Assistant City Manager Norton, City Attorney Harper, City Engineer Culp, Community Development Director Corcoran, Finance Director Barrick, RDA Administrator Modesti and City Clerk Money. MEMORIAL Mayor Valenzuela dedicated a moment of silent prayer in memory of Robert Bruce Fink, who died tragically in a drowning accident on May 10, 1985. His father, Bruce Fink, and grandfather, Robert Fink, are City employees. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Paul Baccus, 15658 Grand Avenue, stated that he has spotted a mallard hen duck and five eggs nesting in the new park along Lakeshore. He asked the City to consider some type of fencing to protect the nest site. --- Mr. Baccus also suggested the City consider a left-turn lane at Lakepoint Park and commented on the use of portable toilets at the park. 2. Tony Schiavone, 780 Lake Street, commented on city ordinances and resolutions relating to building within the City, which he feels need to be updated. He also stated that some of the conditions for approval of small building projects are much too restrictive. 3. Jack Fry, General Manager of the Lake Elsinore Recreation and Park District, stated that the application for a youth Crisis Intervention Program has been reviewed and is qualified for funding. Public Hearings will be held on May 21 and May 28, 1985 at 9:30 a.m. in the County Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, 14th Floor, Riverside. He urged the City to send a representative to these hearings. Mr. Fry also announced the second public hearing regarding the proposed off-road vehicle park will be held on May 15, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in the A1tha Merrifield Library on Graham Avenue. He invited the public to attend and offer comment. 4. Robert Jacobson, 174 North Chestnut Street, suggested the City ~nvestigate re-wiring and updating of the old light standards for use throughout the City. ... 5. Ken Buchannan, 2098 Lower Lake Road, Santa Ana, California, comnented on Business Item 55. He stated that he had requested Council reconsider two conditions of approval of Tentative Tract Map 19344, not the entire project. CEREMONIALS 1) Mayor Valenzuela read and presented a Proclamation of Appreciation to Peggy Lakey for organizing and coordinating recreational activities for the community, especially 'Dessert at Eight'. Ms. Lakey accepted the award. Page two City Council Minutes May 14, 1 985 249 CEREMONIALS - Continued. 2) Mayor Valenzuela read a Proclamation declaring the week of May 27, 1985 as the week to honor Disabled Veterans. Richard Van Loan, from Lake Elsinore Elks Lodge No. 2591, accepted the Proclamation. ~ 3) Mayor Valenzuela read a Proclamation declaring the week of May 19 through May 25, 1985, as 'California Traffic Safety Week'. Public Safety Commissioner Don Burnell accepted the Proclamation. 4) Mayor Valenzuela read a Proclamation declaring the month of May, 1985, as 'Older Elsinorians Month' and another proclaiming the week of May 12 through May 18, 1985, as 'Senior Center Week'. Catherine Shay, President of the Lake Elsinore Valley Volunteers, accepted the Proclamation. CONSENT CALENDAR o o (Y) W aJ- <t The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for further considera- tion and discussion: Item Nos. 7, 17, 19 and 20. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY VEffi~ILLION AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 1. The following minutes were approved: a) Apri 1 1 , 1985 - Joint Study Session - Recreation and Park District. b) Apri 1 3, 1985 - Joint Study Session - Planning Commission. c) Apri 1 8, 1985 - Council Study Session. - d) Apri 1 11, 1985 - Joint Study Session - Chamber of Commerce. e) Apri 1 17, 1985 - Joint Study Session - Downtown Business Association (DBA) . f) Apri 1 23, 1985 - Regular Council Meeting. 2. Received and filed Building Division Monthly Activity Report - April, 1985. 3. Approved Warrant List for the month of April, 1985, in the total amount of Five-Hundred-Sixty-Three-Thousand-Six-Hundred-Ninejy-Six Dollars and Seventy One Cents ($563,696.71), and received and filed Treasurer's Monthly Report for April 30, 1985. 4. Approved Amendment to Agreement for Older American Funds - Title III-B, increasing the amount payable to the City of Lake Elsinore from the County of Riverside, from Ten-Thousand-Thirty Dollars ($10,030) to Twelve-Thousand- One-Hundred-Fifty Dollars ($12,150). 5. Approved contract and adopted Resolution No. 85-25 authorizing application and signifying its intent to submit a request for Title III-B funds for fiscal year 1985-86. - RESOLUTION NO. 85-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, SIGNIFYING ITS INTENTION TO SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR TITLE III-B FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1985-1986, UNDER THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT OF 1965, AS AMENDED, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTS AND APPLICATIONS FOR REQUEST OF FUNDS. 6. Approved Resolution No. 85-28 establishing 'Work Week'. RESOLUTION NO. 85-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A WORK-WEEK AS REQUIRED BY THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT. 250 Page three City Council Minutes May 14,1985 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued. 8. Approved Resolution No. 85-30 - acknowledging the receipt and filing of the Annual Statement of Investment Policy and adopted the Cash Management Policy as proposed by the Finance Director. RESOLUTION NO. 85-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT AND FILING OF THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE YEAR 1985. - 9. Approved Resolution No. 85-31 - authorizing City Manager to enter into an Agreement for Use of Grant Funds awarded under the Economic Development Administration. 10. Approved contract agreement with Berryman and Stephenson, Inc. for Traffic Control Device Inventory, in an amount not to exceed Thirty-Thousand Dollars ($30,000), and authorized Mayor to sign said agreement. 11. Accepted Grant Deed from Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District for property along the Temescal Wash, adjacent to the Regional Sewer Treatment Plant, and authorized the City Clerk to record Grant Deed. 12. Accepted Quitclaim Deed for Water Rights at 213 Townsend Street, from Archie C. and Catherine M. Porter, and authorized City Clerk to record Quitcl aim Deed. 13. Rejected all bids for Lincoln Street Storm Drain improvements and authorized City Engineer to re-advertise for bids. 14. Received and filed status report on Lakeshore Drive Deferral Agreements. 15. Received and filed status report on cost analysis of Sulphur Street improvement project. Completed report to be submitted on May 28, 1985. _ 16. Received and filed status report on cost analysis of pre-fabricated versus concrete tilt-up structure for City Yard. Completed report to be submitted on May 28, 1985. 18. Received and filed status report on downtown parki~g study. Complete report to be submitted on May 28, 1985. 21. Rejected and referred Claim No. 85-10 - Claimant: County of Riverside. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 7. Resolution No. 85-29 - Single-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds. Mr. Vermillion stated he does not feel the City should be involved in these bond issues and also feels the City Attorney's law firm should not be acting as bond counsel. Attorney George McFarlin explained that the resolution is an application to the state for a Twenty-Million-Dollar ($20,000,000) mortgage subsidy bond issue, which will allow developers to offer lower interest rates to potential purchasers of tract homes. Application must be made prior to the end of May, 1981, for consideration in 1986. Mr. McFarlin further explained that the City is merely acting as a pass-through agency and will realize none of the proceeds from a potential bond issue. Benefits to the City would include additional sales tax revenue and an increase in our tax base through additional residents moving into the community. - MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NUMBER 85-29 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR ALLOCATION OF MORTGAGE SUBSIDY BONDS. AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VALENZUELA NOES: VERMILLION ..... o o ~ w m ~ ..... ~ 251 Page four City Council Minutes May 14, 1985 ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued. 7. Resolution No. 85-29 - Continued. RESOLUTION NO. 85-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR ALLOCATION OF MORTGAGE SUBSIDY BONDS, CONFIRMING FILING OF NOTICE OF SALE THEREOF WITH MORTGAGE BOND ALLOCATION COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING FOR MATTERS RELATED THERETO. 17. Processing of Application for Non-Profit Organization. Mr. Vermillion stated he feels the City should not be involved in this type of activity and feels it is not in the best interest of free enterprise. Mr. Strigotte explained this was a means of capturing sales tax dollars which would normally be lost to other communities, and would be a benefit to the community. Mr. ~lolendyk stated that any money realized by the non- profit organization would be required to be spent on human service programs and recreation and park facilities. . MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED TO APPROVE PROCESSING OF APPLICATION FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VALENZUELA NOES: VERMILLION 19. Automation of City Offices - Finance, Planning and Engineering Departments and City Clerk's Office. Mr. Vermillion commented that he does not feel the City is in a financial position to allow expenditure of One-Hundred-Thousand-Dollars ($100,000) for purchase of computers. Council discussed the benefits of computerization. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED TO AUTHORIZE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO NEGOTIATE WITH VENDORS FOR AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE-HUNDRED-THOUSAND-DOLLARS ($100,000). AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VALENZUELA NOES: VERMILLION 20. Memorial Honoring Peace Officers and Firefighters. Mr. Knight commented that this was a worthy endeavor, however, the City does not have the kind of income to allow these expenditures. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED TO APPROVE DONATION OF FIFTEEN-HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1500) PLUS MATERIAL COST FOR A FOUNDATION AND USE OF CITY CREWS, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A MEMORIAL TO PEACE OFFICERS AND FIRE- FIGHTERS WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. AYES: MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NOES: KNIGHT PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO APPEALS BOARD AT 8:16 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:34 P.M. BUSINESS ITEMS 51. Ordinance No. 746 - Regulating Parking for Vehicle Sell Purposes in Commercial Zones - Second Reading. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED TO APPROVE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE. NO. 746. UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NOES: KNIGHT 252 o Page fi ve City Council Minutes May 14, 1985 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 51. Ordinance No. 746 - Continued. ORDINANCE NO. 746 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 50, ADOPTING THE 1984 EDITION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE, AND CHAPTER 60, REGULATING PARKING FOR VEHICLE SELL PURPOSES IN COMMERCIAL ZONES, TO THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE. - 52. Weed Abatement Program Operation - Fiscal Year 1985/86. Mr. Culp reported that in reviewing last year's operational deficit in the weed abatement department, it is apparent that the department was overstaffed based on the amount of available revenue. He offered several alternatives to solving this problem and recommended that, in order to make the weed abatement enterprise account self-sustaining, it would be necessary to delete two of the four full-time positions for the fiscal year 1985/86. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED TO APPROVE STAFF RECOM- MENDATIONS AND DELETE TWO POSITIONS IN THE WEED ABATEMENT DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985/86. AYES: MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NOES: KNIGHT 53. Residential Infill Incentive Program. Mr. Corcoran reported that after meeting with the Community Development Corporation and other local agencies, the Planning Division is proposing an Economic Incentive Program to facilitate infill development of the more --- depressed housing areas within the City. Staff has identified certain development incentives which would assist builders to maintain residential integrity. The Economic Inventive Program's major emphases would be: 1. Waiver of processing fees which include Capital Improvement, Planning, Building and Engineering plan checking, inspection, special drainage, and traffic mitigation fees. 2. Infrastructure Improvements (off-site improvements such as curb, gutter, roadway pavings, streetside landscaping treatment, sidewalk, fire hydrants and lighting -- prior to procect commencement). 3. Higher allowable densities. 4. Smaller lot sizes permitted 5. Initial interagency and city departmental conferences with the project proponents. 6. "Fast-tracking" aevel opmenta 1 process i ng. Staff recommends Council approve alternatives 1, 2, 5 and 6 as the singular program to facilitate development within the central city areas. Lengthy Council/staff discussion followed. ... Gary Washburn of the Community Development Corporation stated that he has worked closely with staff and developers on this program and feels it will alleviate some of the blight problems in the city. Bill Atkinson and Tony Schiavone commented on the program from a builder's point of view, siting problems they have encountered in the past. ~ o o M W m- ~ ~ ~ 25-3 Page six City Council Minutes May 14, 1985 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 53. Residential Infill Incentive Program - Continued. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS, INCLUDING DEVELOPERS COMMENTS, AND INITIATE A PILOT PROGRAM TO BE REVIEWED BY COUNCIL IN EIGHTEEN (18) MONTHS. AYES: MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NOES: KNIGHT 54. ABC Heritage Development Agreement - Request for Study Session. Mr. Culp reported that a letter has been received from the attorney for the originial owners of the Canyon Lake Hills Development (aka ABC Heritage), requesting a meeting with Council to discuss their development agreement. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY VERMILLION AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO SCHEDULE A STUDY SESSION WITH JOINT VENTUREES TO DISCUSS THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR ABC HERITAGE/CANYON LAKE HILLS PROJECT. Consensus: Date for Study Session to be Wednesday, June 5, 1985 at 6:30 p.m. 55. Request for Reconsideration of Conditions of Tentative Tract Map 19344 - Lakeside Estates, Inc. - Ken Buchannan. MOVED BY KNIGHT TO APPROVE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL RECONSIDERATION OF TWO OF THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 19344. Mr. Strigotte called a point of order, stating that Mr. Knight was not a member of the prevailing voters on the issues in question. Mr. Harper explained that only the final vote on the entire project should be considered in determining which Councilmembers were members of the prevailing side. Mr. Knight withdrew his motion. MOVED BY VERMILLION TO RECONSIDER TWO CONDITIONS .OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 19344. Motion died for lack of second. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY VERMILLION TO APPROVE REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERA- TION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 19344, LAKESIDE ESTATES. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: KNIGHT, VERMILLION STRIGOTTE, VALENZUELA NONE MATSON CLOSED SESSION MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO MOVE THE CLOSED SESSION TO FOLLOW THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 1. Water Well Mr. Culp announced the water well is in production. Output is higher than anticipated. Experiencing some excessive water pressure along the lines and Public Works crews are working on this problem. 2. Mr. Molendyk reported he received a letter which was too late to place on the agenda, from the Lake Elsinore School District, regarding re-a1ignment of the airport runway to mitigate problems with the elementary school. The District is requesting this be placed on the May 28, 1985 Council agenda. 254 Page seven City Council Minutes May 14,1985 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - Continued. 2. Re-alignment of Airport Runway - Continued. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO PLACE THE ISSUE OF AIRPORT RUNWAY RE-ALIGNMENT ON THE MAY 28, 1985 AGENDA FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS - Councilman Strigotte 1. Commented on a letter received by the City Manager from Caltrans regarding landscaping along 1-15 Freeway. He requested the City Manager follow-up with E.V.M.W.D. so that this can be coordinated as the District puts in water and sewer lines. Councilman Knight 1. Commented on weeds growing allover the city and creating a terrible fire hazard. Mayor Valenzuela 1. Commented on the resolution passed recently by City Council supporting a change in our postmark to 'Inland Empire', for Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. A letter has been received from the Assistant Postmaster General indicating that the change might not be possible due to the method that is used for sorting of mail. 2. Announced that the City of Beaumont is hosting the Mayor's and Councilman's meeting in conjunction with their 'Cherry Festival I. on Saturday, June 15, 1985. Council is invited to attend and ride in the parade. She requested Councilmembers indicate to her if they will be able to attend. - 3. Stated she has received a letter from Senator Pete Wilson regarding lake management. She will be distributing copies to the Council. COuncilman Vermillion 1. Requested the City Engineer do a die-check on the thirty inch (30") agricul- tural water line just forty feet (401) across the street from the new water well. The line contains unfiltered water from Canyon Lake. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 9:32 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:50 P.M. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO CLOSED SESSION, AT 9:50 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:35 P.M. WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TAKEN. Consensus: Continue this meeting to Wednesday, May 22, 1985 at 6:30 p.m. to review budget and personnel matters. ADJOURNMENT .... MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1985 AT 6:30 P.M., AT 11 :41 P.M. ~ ATTEST: ~n M Jo--nn~ity ~