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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24-1985 City Council Minutes MINUTES 335 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * - 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 Manager Molendyk. o o (Y) w OJ <( ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NONE Also present were City Manager Molendyk, City Attorney Harper, City Engineer Keith, Assistant Planner Miner, Finance Director Barrick and City Clerk Money. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Ralph Cullors, 208 Campus Way, Lake Elsinore, commented on rubbish on his property which was placed there at the request of the City during the flood of 1980. He requested assistance from the City in providing a bin so that he can dispose of the rubbish. City staff will follow-up. CEREMONIALS - A. Mr. Jim Laughlin, General Manager of Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, presented Mayor Valenzuela with a Resolution of Appreciation for her efforts in acquiring Federal approval and funding for the Lake Elsinore Lake Management Project, from the Board of Directors of Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District. B. Resolution No. 85-63 - Proclaiming October 6 through October 12, 1985 as IINational Fire Prevention Weekll. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NUMBER 85-63. RESOLUTION NO. 85-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 6 THROUGH OCTOBER 12, 1985, AS IINATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEKII. - C. Rita Wilsey, 15015 Lincoln, Lake Elsinore, representing the Walnut Hills Committee, gave a presentation outlining the Master Plan of Trails for the Lake Elsinore community for equestrian -use, bicycling and hiking. She displayed maps outlining the proposed locations of the trails and stated that they have been working in coordination with the County to join these trails. It is hoped that this Master Plan of Trails will be adopted at the next General Plan Amendment, in November, and be~incorpor- ated into the Lake Elsinore General Plan. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for further consideration and discussion: Item Numbers la, 3, 4, 10 and lla. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY VERMILLION AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 336 Page two City Council Minutes September 24, 1985 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued. 1. The following minutes were approved as presented: b. September 10, 1985 - Regular City Council Meeting c. September 12, 1985 - Joint Study Session 2. Received and filed the Animal Control Activity Report for August, 1985. 5. Approved agreement to purchase tax-defaulted property through the County of Riverside - AP No. 374-212-005. - 6. Approved agreement with the Downtown Business Association for administra- tion of funds collected within the Business Improvement District. 7. Approved request by the Downtown Business Association to hold a Sidewalk Sale on November 11, 1985. 8. Accepted and approved Subdivision Agreement for Planned Unit Development (PUD) No. 84-1 - Thompson Investment Company. 9. Approved the awarding of contract to Brenton L. Rhodes for Lakepoint Park Grading and Storm Drain Improvements, and authorized the City Engineer to file a IINotice to Proceedll. 11. Approved the date of October 22, 1985 for public hearing of: b. Conditional Exception Permit 85-5. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR la. Minutes - Joint Study Session - August 19, 1985. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO CONTINUE TO OCTOBER 8, 1985, TO ALLOW FOR CORRECTIONS BY THE CITY CLERK. - 3. Treasurer's Monthly Report - August 31,1985. Mayor Valenzuela commented that on May 14, 1985, Council adopted Resolution No. 85-30 acknowledging the receipt and filing of the Annual Statement of Investment Policy for the year 1985. The policy states that moneys would not be invested for more than a two year period and she questioned a Time Certificate of Deposit which has a maturity date of 1992. Council directed the City Manager to meet with the City Treasurer and bring back a report at the next meeting. 4. Resolution No. 85-64 Authorizing the placement of stop signs on Wisconsin, Illinois and Kansas Streets at Lehr Drive, and Resoiution No. 85-65 Designating Lehr Drive easterly of Riverside Drive, as a one-way street. Mr. Strigotte commented that he pulled this item so that the community could be made aware that Council is addressing their safety concerns and needs. Mr. Salvador Sepulveda, 31109 South Wisconsin, submitted a petition with thirty-seven signatures of residents, approving the traffic improvements on these streets. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NUMBERS 85-64 AND 85-65. _ RESOLUTION NO. 85-64 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE PLACING OF A STOP SIGN ON WISCONSIN STREET, ILLINOIS STREET, AND KANSAS STREET, AT LEHR DRIVE. ~ o o M W m ~ ..... ~ Page three City Council Minutes September 24, 1985 337 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued. 4. Resolution No. 85-65 - Continued. RESOLUTION NO. 85-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING LEHR DRIVE EASTERLY RIVERSIDE DRIVE AS A ONE-WAY STREET. 10. Insurance Coverage - Application for membership in the Southern California Joint Powers Insurance Authority. Mr. Knight explained that the City's liability coverage has increased tremendously and is very expensive. He is in favor of anything which would help cut these costs. Mr. Molendyk stated that, after we make application, a team of evaluators will come out and determine whether or not we are eligible to become a participant in the Joint Powers Insurance Authority. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTACT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP. lla. Set date of October 22, 1985 for public hearing of Tentative Tract Map 20706, within the Canyon Creek Specific Plan area. Mr. Vermillion commented that he wanted it to be a matter of record that he disapproves of this project. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED TO APPROVE SETTING THE DATE OF OCTOBER 22, 1985, FOR PUBLIC HEARING OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 20706. AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VALENZUELA NOES: VERMILLION PUBLIC HEARINGS 31. Zone Change 85-2 - Proposal to change the zoning on .33 acres from R-l to R-3 zoning district. Located 250 feet northwesterly of intersection of Flint and Lookout Streets. Surfside Builders - Paul DiGiovanni. Mr. Miner reported that at the regular meeting on July 23, 1985, Council denied without prejudice, Zone Change 85-2. The applicant has requested a second hearing on this application. This proposal is related to Residential Project 85-3, a ten-unit apartment complex located northwesterly of the intersection of Flint and Lookout Streets. Zone Change 85-2 will permit high density development on a parcel of approximately 14,500 square feet. The zone change will bring a portion of the area into conformity with the General Plan. Planning Commission recommends approval of Zone Change 85-2, adoption of zone change Ordinance No. 750 and issuance of a Negative Declaration. The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor Valenzuela opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. asking those in favor of Zone Change 85-2 to speak. The following persons spoke: 1. Fred Crowe, Butterfield Surveys, 620 West Graham, Lake Elsinore, urged Council to approve this zone change as the project would be an improve- ment to the area and provide a sound barrier between the freeway and other homes in the area. "338 Page four City Council Minutes September 24, 1985 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued. 31. Zone Change 85-2 - Continued. 2. Paul DiGiovanni, 17591 Webster, Irvine, applicant, stated they have worked with staff for almost two years on this project. They cut down the size of the project to allow for a cul-de-sac, gave up an easement in the back and spent approximately Sixty-Thousand Dollars ($60,000) in off-site improvements. He urged Council to approve the zone change. 3. Gregory Beck, Attorney for the applicant, Laguna Hills, stated that his ... client acquired the subject property based on the General Plan which designated the property as high-density area. He received support for the project from City staff as well as the Planning Commission. He urged Council to conform to the General Pl an and approve the zone change. 4. Ron Kaskella, 30495 South Palm, Hemet, stated he owns lots on this same street and is in favor of this project as it will enhance the area. Mayor Valenzuela asked those in opposition to Zone Change 85-2 to speak. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 7:56 p.m. MOVED BY VERMILLION, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED TO APPROVE ZONE CHANGE 85-2. AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NOES: STRIGOTTE ORDINANCE NO. 750 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-l (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) ZONING DISTRICT (ZONE CHANGE 85-2 - SURFS IDE BUILDERS). MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY VERMILLION AND CARRIED TO APPROVE FIRST READING OF ZONE CHANGE ORDINANCE NUMBER 750 AND ISSUANCE OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NOES: STRIGOTTE - 32. Conditional Exception Permit 85-2 - Proposal to allow encroachment of apartment building three feet (3') into the required front yard setback, located 250 feet northwesterly of intersection of Flint and Lookout Streets. Surfside Builders - Paul DiGiovanni. Mr. Miner reported that at the regular meeting on July 23, 1985, Council denied without prejudice, Conditional Use Permit 85-2. The applicant has requested a second hearing on this application, which is related to Residential Project 85-3 and Zone Change 85-2. Applicant is requesting that Building A of this proposed project be allowed to encroach three feet (3') into the required front yard setback. Planning Commission recommends approval of Conditional Exception Permit 85-2. The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor Valenzuela opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. asking thos in favor of Conditional Exception 85-2 to speak. The following persons spoke: 1. Paul DiGiovanni, applicant, explained the project and the need for the variance. He urged Council approve this request. Mayor Valenzuela asked those in opposition to Conditional Exception Permit 85-2 to speak. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 8:09 p.m. - MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION PERMIT 85-2. AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VALENZUELA NOES: VERMILLION - o o (Y') w CD c::c - - Page five City Council Minutes September 24, 1985 339 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued. 33. Conditional Exception Permit 85-3 - Request to vary from sign height require- ment for commercial business - Palmer Development Company - Sizzler Restaurant. Mr. Miner reported that Conditional Exception Permit 85-3 is a proposal to allow a forty-foot (401) high free-standing sign within approved Commercial Project 85-2. The sign is to be located within a planter area adjacent to the 1-15 Freeway. At present, City standards allow a maximum twenty-foot (201) high free-standing sign with a maximum area of one-hundred-fifty (150) square feet. Subject site exists some fifteen to twenty feet below freeway grade. In order to obtain the necessary exposure from freeway traffic, the City's maximum height of twenty feet (20') must be exceeded. Planning Commi- ssion recommends approval of Conditional Exception Permit 85-3, subject to five conditions. The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor Valenzuela opened the public hearing at 8:19 p.m. asking those in favor of Conditional Exception Permit 85-3 to speak. The following persons spoke: 1. Howard Palmer, 518 Dwyer Drive, Anaheim, owner of the property, stated he concurs with staff and Planning Commission recommendations. He described the project and introduced Gary Meyers who will manage the Sizzler Restaurant, and stated he would answer any questions of Council. Mayor Valenzuela asked those in opposition to Conditional Exception Permit 85-3 to speak. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 8:21 p.m. Mr. Gary Meyer, 28403 Felix Valdez, Temecula, owner of the Lake Elsinore Sizzler Restaurant commented that this will be one of the larQest Sizzlers built and will provide banquet facilities with the capability~to seat approximately two-hundred (200) people. In order to be economically feasible, the sign exposure is necessary in order to direct people off the 1-15 freeway. . MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION PERMIT 85-3, SUBJECT TO FIVE (5) PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Sign shall be placed at location identified on the site plan. 2. Sign shall not exceed a height of forty feet (40') to top of sign. 3. Issuance of a Categorical Exemption. 4. Sign shall be utilized for identifying only "Sizzler" restaurant. 5. A finding of conformance to the General Plan. BUS INESS ITEMS 51. Ordinance No. 752 - Second Reading. 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 COMPENSATION PAID TO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED TO APPROVE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 752, UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VALENZUELA NOES: VERMILLION 340 Page six City Council Minutes September 24, 1985 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 52. Ordinance No. 753 - Second Reading. 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. AYES: MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NOES: KNIGHT - 53. Speed Survey - Railroad Canyon Road and Urgency Ordinance No. 754 _ First Reading. ORDINANCE NO. 754 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 268, BY ADDING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON RAILROAD CANYON ROAD AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREFORE. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY VERMILLION AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ACCEPT THE SPEED SURVEY AND ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 754, UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NOES: NONE OFF-AGENDA ITEMS 54. Ordinance No. 755 - Regulating Adult Businesses. ORDINANCE NO. 755 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE LOCATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF ADULT BUSINESSES. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE AND ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NUMBER 755, UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION~ VALENZUELA NOES: NONE CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - Mr. Molendyk reported on the following: 1. Hilltop Community Center - A fire was experienced recently at the Center which is located in Yarboro Park. The park property is owned by the City however, the Hilltop Community Center Club built and operates the building. The City was informed recently that the Club intended to demolish the Club- house. After meeting with Mr. Maurice Coleman, representing the Hilltop Community Center Club, Mr. Molendyk recommended that the City retain this facility for a recreational building. The Club will receive Seventeen- Thousand Dollars ($17,000) for their fire claim. Mr. Mo1endyk recommended ... using Twenty-Thousand Dollars ($20,000) in RDA funds to restore the building. The facility would then be deeded to the City who would retain liability coverage and the Hilltop Community Center Club would retain use of the facility three afternoons a week. Mr. Molendyk also recommended a contract be drawn up between the City, the Redevelopment Agency and the Hilltop Community Center Club. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO WORK OUT LEGAL ASPECTS OF A CONTRACT TO ACQUIRE THE HILLTOP COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING AT YARBORO PARK FOR COMMUNITY PARK AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES. ,--- o o M W m ~ ~ ..... Page seven City Council Minutes September 24, 1985 341 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - Continued. 2. Thomas Brothers Map - The Engineering Department was contacted recently by the Thomas Brothers Map Company stating they would be willing to prepare a map of the Lake Elsinore area if there appears to be a need. The company would like some reassurance that there would be a market for the map, therefore, a form will be available in the City Clerk's office for signatures of those residents who would be supportive of this project. 3. Street Improvements - The Public Works Department has completed regrading and oiling of Strickland, Lakeview, Poe, Lehr, Illinois and Wisconsin Streets. 4. City Water Department - A letter has been sent to Mr. Jim Laughlin, General Manager of Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District stating that the City is still interested in continuing discussions. We hope to report back to Council on October 22, 1985, regarding the future direction of the City Water Department. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Strigotte: 1. Requested a report, this week, regarding the mobile home which is reported to be going in on Sumner Street. 2. Reported that work on the Police and Fire Memorial is progressing toward conclusion and we hope to have a dedication ceremony within the next few weeks. 3. Reported that the Centennial Committee has been meeting for the past two months and in the next issue of the Sun Tribune there will be an article regarding the 'Logo' contest. Members of the community are urged to enter by sending in their suggestiongs for a Centennial 'Logo', taking into consideration various local landmarks and activities which represent the past one-hundred years in Lake Elsinore. Prizes will be awarded at the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. Councilman Matson: 1. Commented that the contract for grading Lakepoint Park was awarded tonight and urged community groups who wish to donate equipment and assistance to check with the Park consultant who is putting together a list of items which will be needed. Completion date should be approximately March 1, 1986. 2. Reported that it has been recently reported that the State Supreme Court has ruled that residents can sue for airport noise. He commented that master planning the airport should be a top priority. He urged Council to submit their ideas to him to pass on to the Airport Committee. Councilman Knight: 1. Announced that there will be a Groundbreaking Ceremony on Thursday, September 26, 1985 at 8:00 a.m. for Carl IS Jr. Restaurant on Casino Drive. 2. Inquired about the status of the water well. Mr. Jones reported that the well is on-line and pumping. Mayor Valenzuela: 1. Requested Council work on ideas for coordinating with the County VESCON Disaster Preparedness Plan. 2. Thanked the Public Works Department for cleaning up the L.E.T.S. Yard. 3. Announced that the American Legion Birthday Party would be held on October 5, 1985, dinner will be served from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. She requested a Councilmember to attend in her absence. 4. Announced there would be an Open House at March Air Force Base on October 5. She requested a Councilmember attend in her absence. 342 Page ei ght City Council Minutes September 24, 1985 CLOSED SESSION MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS A PERSONNEL MATTER AT 8:52 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:06 P.M. WITH NO DECISIONS TO REPORT. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:07 P.M. - fi; ATTEST: J , ~