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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-1985 City Council Minutes 0364 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1985 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Valenzuela at 7:00 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 Mo1endyk, Assistant City Manager Gilbert, City Attorney Harper, Community Development Director Miller, City Engineer Keith, Finance Director Barrick and City Clerk Money. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None., INTRODUCT IONS Mayor Valenzuela introduced the new Community Development Director Nelson Miller. CEREMONIALS A. Proclamation - "Veterans Unity Month" Mayor Pro Tern Strigotte read the document proclaiming Novemb~r, 1985 as IIVeterans Unity Monthll. - B. Certificates of Achievement Mayor Valenzuela awarded Certificates of Achievement to Jeff Freemer, Kathy Coras and Eric Strigotte who won first and second places in the Mission Inn 5K Run on November 9, 1985. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for further considera- tion and discussion: Item No.. 1 0 MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 1. The following Minutes were approved or received and filed: a. October 11,1985 - Adjourned City Council Meeting. b. October 22, 1985 - Regular City Council Meeting. c. October 1, 1985 - Regular Planning Commission Meeting. d. October 15, 1985 - Regular Planning Commission Meeting. e. August 12, 1985 - Public Safety Commission Meeting. f. August 26, 1985 - Public Safety Commission Meeting. g. September 16, 1985 - Public Safety Commission Meeting. .... 3. ,...-. ~ 4. 1 5. 6. 7. 8. ,-... Page two City Council Minutes November 12, 1985 3G5 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued. 2. Received and filed Building Division Monthly Activity Report for October, 1985. Ratified the Warrant List for the Month of October, 1985 in the total amount of Thre-Hundred-Seventy-Three-Thousand-One-Hundred-Thirty-Dollars and Fifty- Three Cents ($373,130.53). Received and filed Treasurer's Monthly Report for October, 1985. Received and filed Financial Statements for Lake Elsinore Downtown Business Association for 1984 and 1985. Approved request of Chamber of Commerce for waiver of fee for Annual Christmas Parade and approved parade route for December 7, 1985. Approved the 1985/86 Lease Agreement for the Riverside County Senior Nutrition Program. Adopted City Council Agenda Preparation Policies and Procedures. 9. Adopted Resolution No. 85-69 endorsing the "Fair Responsibility Act of 1986". <' RESOLUTION NO. 85-69 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING THE "FAIR RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1986" AND URGING ITS SUPPORT TO RELIEVE THE FINANCIAL STRAIN IMPOSED ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND TAXPAYERS. 10. Adopted Resolution No. 85-70 supporting the proposals of the cities of Corona, Moreno Valley, Perris and Riverside to extend their spheres of influence. RESOLUTION NO. 85-70 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MORENO VALLEY, PERRIS AND CORONA, BEFORE THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) . 11. Approved granting of easements to Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District for Regional Sewer System Facility, on City-owned property in the vicinity of Minthorn Avenue and Silver Street. . 12. Approved deferral agreement for off-site improvements at 17445 Sunnys10pe Avenue and authorized the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to record said document. (Gary Bowen). 13. Accepted quitclaim deed from Richard H. Wessel ink, Jr. (Jack-In-The-Box, Commercial Project 85-6) for dedication of right-of-way along Riverside Drive. 14. Rejected and referred Claim No. 85-26 - George and Nellie M. Black. 15. Approved the date of December 10, 1985 for public hearing of: ,..... a. General Plan Amendment 85-7 b. General Plan Amendment 85-8 c. General Plan Amendment 85-9 d. General Plan Amendment 85-10 e. General Plan Amendment 85-11 f. General Plan Amendment 85-12. 3Gb Page three City Council Minutes November 12, 1985 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 10. Mr. Knight requested the City Manager explain the purpose of Resolution No. 85-70. Mr. Molendyk reported that, in order to maintain proper management of anticipated urban growth, the cities of Corona, Lake Elsinore, Moreno Valley, Perris and Riverside have agreed upon each cities respective spheres of influence which will be presented to LAFCO in an orderly fashion. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 85-70. ! ~ RESOLUTION NO. 85-70 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MORENO VALLEY, PERRIS AND CORONA, BEFORE THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO). PUBLIC HEARINGS 31. Tentative Tract Map 20706 - Railroad Canyon - A Joint Venture., MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO WITHDRAW , TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 20706 FOR REVISION AND RESUBMITTAL. 32. Zone Change 85-3 - Prezoning for Annexation No. 40. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING OF ZONE CHANGE 85-3 TO JANUARY 14, 1986. 33. Conditional Exception Permit 85-6 - MFG Housing Corporation - Single-Family residence - request to vary from City code requiring minimum of twenty-five feet rear yard setback. Mr. Miller reported that there is a Temescal Water easement across the front one-third of this property, located sixty feet southeasterly of the intersection of Center Street and Lake Street. This project is within the infill area and applicant is requesting variance to rear yard setback to allow adequate size structure to be built. Planning Commission recommends adoption of the Negative Declaration and approval of Conditional Exception Permit 85-6 with certain findings. I ... The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor Valenzuela opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. asking those in favor , of Conditional Exception Permit 85-6 to speak. The following persons spoke: 1. Neil Peak, 1770 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach, one of the owners of the subject property, urged Council to approve this project. Mayor Valenzuela asked those in opposition to Conditional Exception Permit 85-6 to speak. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 7:14 p.m. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY VERMILLION AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION PERMIT 85-6 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: 1) There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances related to the subject property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same ~ district, in that the water line easement passes through the property at an angle such that usable areas of the property are much more restricted than on other properties through which the same easement passes. 2) The Conditional Exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights in that the remaining buildable area of the lot exclusive of the water line easement is insufficient to erect a reasonably sized residence without relief from the setback requirements. Page four City Council Minutes November 12, 1985 3&7 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued. 33. Conditional Exception Permit 85-6 - Continued. 3) The granting of the Conditional Exception will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to conforming land uses or property in the area as required side yard setbacks are being provided and ~ there will be no rear yard conflicts, due to the rear alley, the railroad property and Railroad Avenue located to the rear. BUSINESS ITEMS o o M W m ~ 51. Replacement of American flags and poles for downtown area. Ms. Barrick reported that the American flags displayed on Veterans Day and other national holidays were originally purchased by the City. Over the years, these flags have been damaged and were replaced by the American legion who is requesting r.eimbursement from the City in the total amount of Two- Hundred-Forty Dollars ($240.00). MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY VERMILLION AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT TO AMERICAN LEGION OF TWO-HUNDRED-FORTY-DOLLARS FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT OF AMERICAN FLAGS. 52.. Senior Center Grant. ~ Mr. Gilbert reported that some time ago the City applied for a grant of One- Hundred-Seventy-Thousand Dollars for construction of a senior center facility behind the Community Center on Langstaff. In September, a review committee considered the application and the grant was approved with certain major changes. Due to these changes, staff recommends withdrawal of the grant application at this time and possible resubmitta1 at a future time. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO WITHDRAW SENIOR CENTER GRANT APPLICATION WITH POSSIBLE RE-SUBMITTAL DEPENDING ON FUTURE FUNDING AVAILABILITY. 53. Commercial Project 85-6 - Richard H. Wessel ink - Proposal to construct a Jack-in-the-Box Restaurant on Riverside Drive, south of Joy Street. Mr. Miller gave an overview of this project and stated that Planning Commission recommends approval of Commercial Project 85-6 subject to thirty-two (32) conditions as revised. Council discussion followed regarding deferral of off-site improvements, ingress and egress for the restaurant, the possibility of requiring right- hand turns out of the property only, no left turns. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED TO APPROVE COMMERCIAL PROJECT 85-6, JACK-IN-THE-BOX, SUBJECT TO THIRTY-TWO (32) PLANNING COMMISSION CONDI- TIONS AS FOllOWS: 1. All Landscaping shall be a maximum of thirty-six inches (3611) within ten feet (101) of all points of ingress/egress. ~ 2. All landscaping areas to be irrigated with an automatic and permanent sprinkler system. 3. All building elevations are to be constructed as depicted on submitted plans. Any changes will require resubmitta1 to the Design Review Board. 4. Nautical style posts shall be incorporated with the frontal landscaping areas off of Riverside Drive to be approved by the Planning Division. 5. All signage on-site shall exhibit nautical theme, and shall be subject to the review and approval by the Planning Division. 368ge five City Council Minutes November 12, 1985 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 53. Commercial Project 85-6 - Continued. 6. All roof mounted or ground support equipment incidental to development shall be architecturally screened so that they are not visible from the neighboring property or public streets. 7. If feasible, street trees, minimum size 15-callon, to be planted inside the public right-of-way, and be a maximum of 30 feet (301) apart on center. 8. Roofing material shall be of the Class "A" fire resistant type. 9. All conditions are to be met prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Use and Occupancy. 10. Applicant shall submit a landscaping and irrigation plan, subject plan to be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board. 11. Applicant shall place stop signage at the southeast two-way access liT II point intersection, into the parking facility. - 12. Ingress/egress signs to resemble a compass. .13. Exterior lighting shall resemble ship lanterns. 14. DELETE. 15. Shopping center identification sign (per submitted grading plan) shall not be associated with this site plan review processing, and will only be a consideration at the time a future proposal is reviewed and accepted by the City's Planning Division. 16. Applicant shall meet all applicable City Codes and Ordinances. 17. All items depicted on site plan shall be provided as indicated unless otherwise modified by the Planning Commission and/or Design Review Board. 18. Applicant shall meet California Department of Transportation requirements. - 19. Applicant is to meet all conditions of approval prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Use and Occupancy. 20. Applicant shall meet County Fire Department requirements for fire protection. 21. Site plan review pertains only to the development parameters of the subject restaurant proposal; subsequent uses on the property will be considered at such time that actual development intentions are presented to staff. 22. Meet all requirements of Ordinance No. 57l. 23. Meet all requirements of Ordinance No. 572. 24. Meet all requirements of Ordinance No. 636. 25. Meet all requirements of Ordinance No. 603. 26. Meet all requirements of Ordinance No. lll. - 27. Meet all requirements of Resolution No. 83-78. 28. Meet all requirements of Resolution No. 77-39. 29. Meet all requirements of Resolution No. 83-12. 30. Dedicate underground water rights to the City of Lake Elsinore. 3l. Dedicate twenty feet (20') of right-of-way on Riverside Drive to provide total fifty feet half-street right-of-way. Page six City Council Minutes November 12, 1985 369 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 53. Commercial Project 85-6 - Continued. ..... 32. That the reciprocal access and parking agreement be recorded on the property with an easement to the south of the property not extending to Riverside Drive. AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NOES: STRIGOTTE 54. Commercial Project 85-10 - Wally McGowen - Proposal to construct a coin- operated carwash located on Herbert Street. o o M W m ~ Mr. Miller reported at the Adjourned Meeting on October 11, 1985 Council denied Commercial Project 85-10 without prejudice.due to circulation and design con- cerns. The applicant has subsequently met with staff and submitted revised plans addressing these concerns. Council discussion indicated the project is still unacceptable. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED TO SEND COMMERCIAL PROJECT 85-10 BACK TO STAFF FOR FURTHER REVIEW. 'AYES: MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VALENZUELA NOES: KNIGHT, VERMILLION CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 1. Commented that some local business people are concerned regarding our existing business license ordinance as it relates to vendors. Staff will review and -- follow-up with a report to Council. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Strigotte: 1. Requested staff reschedule the November 18th Joint Study Session with the Recrea- tion and Park District, the School District and the City. A date in mid-January was suggested. City Clerk will follow-up and notify appropriate Boards. 2. Requested the City Attorney research the possibility of the City being reim- bursed for the cost of officers who have been required to be on duty at Vons due to the current strike. 3. Requested a status report on the master plan of drainage. The City Engineer reported that the West Elsinore Drainage Basin was designed by the County Flood Control and has been reviewed by the City and is currently back at the County with recommended revisions. A study session will be scheduled between the City and County to work out cost estimates and financing. Lakeshore Drive, the west side of the lake near Ortega Highway and the downtown area are all in various stages of review. Recommendations will be brought to Council after January 1, 1986. 4. Reminded the community of the Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 7, 1985. ~ Any organization wishing to participate should contact City Hall or Peggy Lakey. Also, the Public Safety Memorial will be officially dedicated at Noon on Saturday, December 7, at the Sheriff1s Station, 117 South Langstaff. The public was invited to attend this ceremony. Councilman Matson: 1. Requested staff review and report on what can be done to improve the Senior Center, perhaps investigate other grant funding. 2. Reported that he spoke recently at a gathering of the Lake Elsinore Valley Volunteers. He complimented this organization on the thousands of hours they each donate annually for community service. They receive no money and seldom any recognition and they deserve a lot of credit. They are doing an excellent job. 3'ipqge seven City Council Minutes November 12, 1985 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Knight: 1. Commented that the stop sign at Railroad Canyon and Mission Trail is still blinking. He suggested that now that the sewer project is finished past this intersection, the light should be put back in working order. Mr. Molendyk responded that there is still some underground work which the Water District needs to complete prior to re-setting the traffic signal. 2. Asked why the area near Lakeshore and High Street has not been resurfaced ... since the sewer project went in. The City Engineer stated the Attorney is researching the matter to determine what the City can require from the Water District or their contractors, and which Agency is responsible for maintenance. 3. Suggested staff should check right-of-way along Nichols Road for future major entrance to the City from 1-15. Mayor Valenzuela: 1. Thanked Fred Dominguez who is working with Rodriguez Disposal on Spring clean-up day in March, 1986. She will be appointing a Councilmember to work with Mr. Dominguez. 2. Recognized Rick White who resigned this past week from the Downtown Business Association, due to poor health. She commended Mr. White for his unselfish community service in the past. 3. Commented on an issue of the Senior Advocate in which Delores McDaniels is mentioned for establishing new programs in Lake Elsinore. 4. Appointed Councilman Strigotte to serve on the Riverside County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission. - 5. Announced a special blood drive to benefit two Lake Elsinore high school students. San Bernardino and Riverside County Blood Bank will be at Elsinore Elementary School on Monday, November 25, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Anyone from seventeen to seventy-one years of age can give blood. For further information call Toni Rodriguez at 674-2745. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:14 P.M. ~ nn Money, -