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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-10-1985 City Council Minutes ..... o o M W m ~ ~ ~ MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELISNORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1985 325 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 City Clerk Money. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NONE Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, City Attorney Harper, Assistant Planner Coleman, City Engineer Keith, Finance Director Barrick, Public Works Superintendent Jones and City Clerk Money. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. PRESENTATIONS Karen Snyder, Chairperson of the 'Health Yourself Affair' which is scheduled for Saturday, October 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in City Park on Main Street, explained that Lake Elsinore is one of eight cities throughout the State which has been chosen to participate in a Health/Wellness Program in conjunction with the County of Riverside. The 'Health Yourself Affair' is the opening event in this three-year project, sponsored by the City of Lake Elsinore, County of Riverside Department of Health, Mission Valley Medical Center, Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Cline's Office, King Videocable Company and the Sun Tribune. She outlined the activities which have been scheduled, in- cluding a number of free or inexpensive health screenings which will be offered. Mrs. Snyder stated that many volunteers are needed and urged anyone who can help on the project to call her at 674-9184. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for further con- sideration and discussion: Item Numbers 6, llb, 12a and 12b. Mr. Molendyk requested that Item No.6 be deleted from the agenda. This item involved a proposed contract for interim Planning Director, due to the resigna- tion of Mr. Corcoran, former Community Development Director. Due to a possible conflict of interest on the part of the recommended planning firm, the City has decided to utilize consultants rather than contract for these services. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 1. The following minutes were approved: a. August 12, 1985 - Joint Study Session b. August 27, 1985 - Regular Council Meeting 2. Received and filed Building Division Monthly Activity Report for August, 1985. 326 Page two > City Council Minutes September 10, 1985 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued. 3. Approved Warrant List for August, 1985 in the total amount of Five-Hundred Fourteen-Thousand-Six-Hundred-Eighty-Three Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($514,683.15). 4. Approved Resolution No. 85-59 supporting legislation against Imoney laundering'. RESOLUTION NO. 85-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF AB 2182 AND AB 2570, CREATING LAWS AGAINST 'MONEY LAUNDERING' WHICH WOULD CURTAIL THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF DRUGS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. - 5. Approved Resolution No. 85-61 establishing a special bank account for the Centennial Committee, and authorizing the. Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City Manager, Finance Director and City Treasurer to be authorized signatories. RESOLUTION NO. 85-61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND ESTABLISHING BANK ACCOUNT WITH FIRST TRUST BANK, LAKE ELSINORE BRANCH, LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA. 7. Rejected and referred Claim No. 85-20 - Jason Lee Penrod. 8. Rejected and referred Claim No. 85-21 - Debra Helen Penrod. 9. Rejected and referred Claim No. 85-22 - Angela Vredenburg. 10. Rejected and referred Claim No. 85-23 - Leticia and Emma Acosta. 11. Approved the date of September 24,1985 for public hearing of: ...., a. Conditional Exception Permit 85-2 12. Approved the date of October 8, 1985 for public hearing of: c. Conditional Exception Permit 85-4.. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR llb. Set date of September 24, 1985 for public hearing of Zone Change 85-2. Mr. Strigotte questioned why this project was being scheduled for public hearing when it was his understanding that we are changing the zoning from R-l to R-3 on the General Plan. Mr. Harper commented that it appears that it will be a while before the General Plan Amendment can be accomplished and the applicant has indicated he would like to come back to Council as soon as possible. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE DATE OF SEPTEMBER 24, 1985 FOR PUBLIC HEARING OF ZONE CHANGE 85-2. 12. Set date of October 8,1985 for public hearing of: a. Tentative Tract Map 20704 and b. Tentative Tract Map 20705. Mr. Vermillion stated that he opposes even allowing this development to come to public hearing. He feels it is an inappropriate development and a hazardous area. - MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED TO APPROVE THE DATE OF OCTOBER 8, 1985 FOR PUBLIC HEARING OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS 20704 AND 20705. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VALENZUELA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: VERMILLION - o o (Y) w CO <t - - Page three City Council Minutes September 10, 1985 327 PUBLIC HEARING 31. Resolution No. 85-62 ~ Vacation of excess twenty (20) feet in width of Grandview Avenue, easterly of Macy Street from Laguna Avenue southerly to Rose Avenue, in the City of Lake Elsinore. Milo Keith reported that there is an excess of twenty (20) feet which is not needed for present or prospective street purposes on Grandview Avenue and recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 85-62, subject to reserving existing easements. The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor Valenzuela opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. asking those in favor of the street vacation to speak. No one asked to speak. Mayor Valenzuela asked those in opposition to the street vacation to speak. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 7:22 p.m. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY VERMILLION AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NUMBER 85-62. RESOLUTION NO. 85-62 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF GRANDVIEW AVENUE, PURSUANT TO THE STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941 AS CONTAINED IN SECTIONS 8300 ET SEQ OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. BUS INESS ITEMS 51. Ordinance No. 752 - Amending Ordinance 706, Section One, and Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Section 2.08.020, increasing the compensation paid to members of the City Council. Mr. Vermillion commented that this Ordinance proposes to change the compensation of the City Councilmembers from One-Hundred-Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per month to Three-Hundred-Dollars ($300.00) per month. He feels that until certain problems are solved, such as culverts in some areas of the City to handle water run-off, he cannot approve of the increase. ORDINANCE NO. 752 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 706, SECTION ONE, AND LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.08.020 INCREASING THE COM- PENSATION PAID TO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED TO APPROVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 752, UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VALENZUELA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: VERMILLION 52. Ordinance No. 753 - Regulating use of certain portions of Lake Elsinore. ORDINANCE NO. 753 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE USE OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF LAKE ELSINORE. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED TO APPROVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 753, UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: KNIGHT "32~age four City Council Minutes September 10, 1985 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 53. Traffic Safety Improvements - Machado Street. Mr. Mo1endyk reported that at the June 25, 1985 Council meeting, Council authorized a complete traffic study of Machado Street. The report was to determine the proper classification of Machado Street, taking into consideration all aspects of the roadway and environs. The completed report concludes that Machado Street should be reclassified from a secondary highway to a residential collector street. The report also contains fifteen recommendations for signing, striping, removal of certain trees, construction of curbing, installation of energy absorbers, placement of reflectors and speed reduction. The approximate cost of these improve- ments would be Seventeen-Thousand-Fifty Dollars ($17,050.00). The report also recommends that a stop sign be installed at Lincoln and Machado and that the street be classified as a residential street and the necessary General Plan Amendment be made. The project would be completed in phases and would take a few months. - MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY VERMILLION AND CARRIED TO APPROVE STAFF AND TRAFFIC SAFETY ENGINEER'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS, APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM RESERVES AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE MACHADO STREET DESIGNATION TO "RESIDENTIAL STREET". AYES: MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NOES: KNIGHT 54. Resolution No. 85-60 - Request to annex .66 acres located on southeast corner of the intersection of Macy Street and Laguna Avenue - Thompson Investments. (Annexation No. 41). Mark Coleman reported that the initial request to annex is the first. requirement of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) when annexing property into a local jurisdiction. Planning Commission recommends approval of applicant's request to annex and adoption of Resolution No. 85-60 consenting to the commencement of proceedings to annex to the City certain uninhabited territory designated as "Annexation No. 41". - MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NUMBER 85-60. RESOLUTION NO. 85-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX TO THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "ANNEXATION NO. 41 -- THOMPSON ANNEXATION" . 55. Request to rehabilitate and expand trailer park from twenty-four (24) to thirty-nine (39) spaces - 110 West Lakeshore Drive - Michael Ka1uger. Robert Fink, Senior Building Inspector, reported that on May 7, 1985, the former Community Development Director, James Corcoran, approved replacement of electrical system for thirty-nine spaces at 110 West Lakeshore, a trailer park, due to the unsafe condition. The park owners now desire to accomplish extensive rehabilitation and expansion from twenty-four (24) to thirty-nine (39) or forty (40) spaces. Because the park is located within the flood zone, Council approval is necessary. Also, Engineering plans must be submitted to assure that necessary conditions are met. Staff recommends the applicant file for a Conditional Use Permit. Michael Ka1uger, Jr., 7411 Lorge Circle, Huntington Beach, applicant, commented that they would be agreeable to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit, however, they would like to continue with the rehabilitation work, pending the approval of the CUP. Delays would pose a harship on the owners of the park. ..." ~ o o M W m ~ ~ ~ Page five City Council Minutes September 10, 1985 329 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 55. Request to rehabilitate and expand trailer park - Continued. Lengthy Council discussion followed regarding fire protection, fire hydrants, installation of sewers, school impaction and submission of Engineering plans. Mr. Molendyk stated the project should go through the system and applicants should be required to apply for a Conditional Use Permit. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANI~10USLY TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS TO REQUIRE THE APPLICANT TO APPLY FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE CONSTRUCTION AS REQUESTED, BUT, ENGINEERING DRAWINGS TO BE SUBMITTED AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL AND STATE STATUTES. . 56. Request for extension of time - Conditional Use Permit 83-10 - Automobile repair operation located on the southwest corner of Railroad Avenue and Marian Street - Josephine Geloso/Barbara Battrell. Mr. Coleman reported that this is a request for a second extension of time in order to comply with conditions of approval placed upon the automobile repair operation. Staff recommends that additional time be granted to the applicant to allow compliance with all conditions. However, if the applicant has not met all conditions at the end of the time period, the subject business operation shall cease or be subject to the appropriate action under the Municipal Code. Planning Commission recommends approval of annual review of Conditional Use Permit 83-10, subject to nineteen conditions. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE A SIXTY (60) DAY EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 83-10, SUBJECT TO NINETEEN (19) PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Applicant to remove debris from the site not normally associated with automobile repair. 2. Applicant to provide two (2) parking spaces on site, along the Marian Street corridor, subject to the approval by Planning Division. 3. Applicant to pay all Public Safety fees. 4. Applicant to meet County of Riverside Fire Department recommendations. 5. Applicant shall dedicate twenty (20) feet of additional right-of-way for Lakeshore Drive in conformance with the General Plan. 6. Applicant to install street improvements to the centerline on Lakeshore Drive to City standards and code requirements. The improvements on Lakeshore Drive to be deferred until the installation and place- ment of the sewer line on Lakeshore Drive, and the improvements to be bonded. 7. Plans for public improvements shall be prepared byapplicant's registered Civil Engineer. 8. Legal description for twenty (20) foot dedication shall be prepared by applicant's Engineers and verified by City Engineer. Deed and Title Report shall be supplied to City Engineer. 9. Applicant to meet the City of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County Health Department and Regional Water Quality Control Board's requirements for subsurface sewage disposal. 10. The applicant is to construct a forty-two inch (42") decorative block wall integrated with landscaping, and gated configuration along Marian Street and Lakeshore Drive, subject to approval by Planning Division. 11. All trash receptacles shall be screened and approved by the Planning Division. . 33():>age six . City Council Minutes September 10, 1985 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 56. Request for extention of time - Conditional Use Permit 83-10 - Continued. 12. All roof or ground support equipment incidental to the use shall be architecturally screened so that they are not visible from neigh- boring property or public streets. 13. Applicant is to re-paint existing building, color to be approved by Planning Division and perform general rehabilitation, if applicable, to the subject structure, as determined by the Building and Planning Divisions. - 14. A landscaping and irrigation plan shall be incorporated along the perimeter of the recommended wall design, to be approved by the Pl anni ng Division. 15. Dedicate subsurface water rights to the City of Lake Elsinore or its assignees. 16. Applicant to participate in formation of a Mello Roos Community Facilities District to be formed under the Mello Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 to pay for the cost of fire, police and flood control services, through the annual levy and collection of a special tax within the project area. Project area to be included within a district to be formed under the Lighting and Landscaping Act of 1972, to pay for the annual cost of lighting and landscaping which benefits the project through the levy and collection of an annual assessment. 17. Pay all applicable Capital Improvement fees per Ordinance No. 572, if building permits or other permits are required. 18. Applicant is to meet all conditions within one-hundred-twenty (120) days of approval. - 19. One year review period. OFF-AGENDA ITEMS 1. Mr. Molendyk reported that the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce has requested permission to use the rodeo grounds for a carnival on September 27, 28 and 29, 1985. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ALLOW THE LAKE ELSINORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO USE THE RODEO GROUNDS ON SEPTEMBER 27, 28 AND 29, 1985, FOR A CARNIVAL, SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS AND PROVISION OF SECURITY DURING THE EVENT. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Mr. Molendyk reported on the following: 1. School Crossings - Painting of school crossings has been delayed due to the unexpected rain. These will be compl eted by the end of this week. 2. Horseshoe Pits in City Park - Lights at the horseshoe pits at City Park have been installed and are now available to the community for recreational use. 3. Code Enforcement - Effective September 9, 1985, Code Enforcement has been placed directly under the administration of the Sheriff's Department. Citizens requiring these services can now contact the City offices or the Administrative Sargeant at the Sheriff's Department. 4. Street Repairs - Potholes have been patched on Lake Street and some of the dips on Lakeshore between Main Street and Railroad Canyon Road have been eliminated. - 5. Geothermal Project - In-house staff will be utilized to complete this project within two weeks. Page seven City Council Minutes September 10, 1985 331 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - Continued. 6. Phone System - Staff is working with General Telephone Company on a complete revision of our telephone system. As an interim measure, we now have three incoming lines which will not be used for outgoing calls. GTE will submit a formal report in thirty (30) days. ~ CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS o o M W m ~ ~ ~ Councilman Vermillion: 1. Requested an update on the sale of the City Water Department to Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District. Mr. Molendyk commented that staff has met with the General Manager from EVMWD and will be bringing back a recommendation to Council within the next month. Mr. Vermillion recommended expediency in this matter, due to the high cost of purchasing water. 2. Requested a written report from the Finance Director showing the total balance of funds in the Water Capital Improvement Fund. 3. Requested a traffic study be done on Railroad Canyon Road. 4. Commented on the bad state of repair of certain streets, due to the EVMWD sewer construction project. Mr. Molendyk stated he will be meeting with representatives from the Water District to address this problem. 5. Requested a written legal opinion from City Attorney John Harper on the Tilley Agreement. Specifically, he wants to know if we can drain off water from Lake Elsinore in an emergency situation. Mr. Harper will follow-up. CouncilmanStrigotte: 1. Commented on the toxic waste problem suspected in the White Oaks area. Suggested that an independent soils study be done. He would like a report soon. 2. Requested that staff take steps to insure the outflow channel is kept cleaned out and able to flow freely. He also asked that staff be made aware of proper procedures in an emergency, in order to take necessary action to remove channel barracades if certain streets, which were opened temporarily after the 1980 flood, needed to be closed off. 2. Commented on the condition of certain streets due to the EVMWD sewer project. The temporary street work which has been done has left the streets in a condition which is barely drivable. Councilman Matson: 1. Reported that the Airport Committee has met twice and plan to meet with the airport owner regarding realignment of the runway, due to the controversy involving the Jean Hayman School. Also the committee is working on master planning the airport area for commercial, recreational and light industrial uses. Should have a rough draft available for review within a couple of months. Councilman Knight: 1. Requested staff follow~up on repair of potholes at Flint and Spring Streets and near Great American Federal Savings and Loan on Graham. 2. Asked about the status of the water run-off problem on Lakeshore Drive near the new developments. Mr. Molendyk stated that staff is aware of the need for storm drains in this area and the City Engineer is working on this. 2. Suggested an information sheet be prepared which could be handed out in the Planning or Building Departments, regarding infill projects. This information should outline the kinds of assistance the City will lend to promote infill projects. 332Page ei ght " City Council Minutes September 10, 1985 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS - Continued. Mayor Valenzuela: 1. Directed staff to contact the County of Riverside regarding the toxic waste problem in the White Oaks area. Prior to construction of those homes, there was a spill incident. The County Hazardous Waste experts checked it out and they cleared it. 2. Requested staff establish procedures to implement encroachment fees and permits for utilities companies and contractors working within the City. - Mr. Strigotte: 1. Requested a progress report in one week regarding alternative plans for City liability coverage. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Salvador Sepulveda, 31094 Wisconsin Street, Lake Elsinore, representing residents on Wisconsin, Illinois and Kansas Streets, commented on traffic problems in this area. The Public Safety Commission has recommended that Wisconsin, Illinois and Kansas Streets be changed to cul-de-sacs with barriers placed on Lehr Street and asphalt oiling. He reminded Council that something needs to be done to correct the problem. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:37 P.M. - ATTEST: M J nn Money, City Cl~ ......,