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Home My WebLink About11-26-1985 City Council Minutes - o o (Y) w CD <r: - - ~. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1985 87f * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 City Clerk Money. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NONE Also present were: City Manager ~olendyk, Assistant City Manager Gilbert, City Attorney Harper, City Engineer Keith, Community Development Director Miller, Finance Director Barrick and City Clerk Money. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Herbert J. Neal, 416 North Scrivener, Lake Elsinore, presented a petition containing one-hundred-eighty-five signatures, requesting a bridge be rebuilt across the outflow channel at Pottery Street. 2. Everett Wood, 29421 Third Street, Lake Elsinore, commented he would like to see hang-gliding and ultra-light activities return to the Lake Elsinore area. He also requested Council check into the type of merchandise which can be purchased at the swap meet by minors. His teenage son purchased a very dangerous looking knife there over the weekend. CEREMONIALS A. Mayor Valenzuela read a Proclamation awarding the Five-Hundred Dollar ($500.00) Korn Memorial Scholarship to Michael Zell.to further his education in the medical field. B. Mayor Valenzuela read a Proclamation in support of March Air Force Base. C. Mayor Valenzuela read a Proclamation in support of the development of a major Air Museum at March Air Force Base. D. Colonel Ronald J.Tribo, Commander, 22nd Air Refueling Wing, t1arch Air Force Base, accepted the two Proclamations and addressed Council and thanked them for their support. E. Mayor Valenzuela presented a check for Twenty-Five Hundred Dollars ($2500.00) to John Riley representing the Lake Elsinore Volunteer Fire Department. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and consideration: Item Numbers 5 and 6. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ACCEPT THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 1. The following minutes were approved and received and filed. a. November 12, 1985 - Regular City Council Meeting. b. November 5, 1985 - Regular Planning Commission Meeting. 2. Received and filed Revised Treasurer's Monthly Report for October, 1985. o 372page two City Council Minutes November 26, 1985 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued. 3. Adopted Resolution Number 85-71 authorizing and establishing a bank account with First Trust Bank and authorized the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern, City Manager, City Treasurer and Finance Director to be authorized signatories. RESOLUTION NO. 85-71 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 85-61, AUTHORIZING AND ESTABLISHING A BANK ACCOUNT WITH FIRST TRUST BANK, LAKE ELSINORE BRANCH, LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA. - 4. Received and filed Animal Control Activity Report - October, 1985. 7. Approved Notice of Completion for Lincoln Street Storm Drain Project and authorized the Mayor to sign, City Clerk to record said document and authorized the Finance Director to make final payment of Six-Thousand-Five-Hundred- Nineteen Dollars ($6,519.00) from Account Number 78-4800-002. 8. Accepted Quitclaim Deed for Water Rights for Industrial Project No. 85-2 - 29135 Riverside Drive - Art Nelson - and authorized the City Clerk to record said document. 9. Accepted non-city maintained drainage easement at 620 Lake Street - M.F.G. Housing Corporation - and authorized the City Clerk to record said document. 10. Accepted Public Improvement Deferral Agreements for 716 and 726 Mill Street and authori zed the r~ayor to sign and the Ci ty Cl erk to record sa i d documents. (David Joseph Beal). 11. Reinstated Public Improvement Deferral Agreement for 32301 Corydon Road - Charles and Agatha A. Gyenes and Phillip I. Paul. 12. Adopted Resolution No. 85-72 - Resolution of intent to vacate a portion of Flint Street at the intersection of Kellogg Street, and setting the date for public hearing of January 14, 1986. - RESOLUTION NO. 85-72 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF FLINT STREET, FIXING A TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING TO ALL PERSONS INTER- ESTED IN OBJECTING TO THE PROPOSED VACATION, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND POSTING PURSUANT TO THE STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941 AS CONTAINED IN SECTIONS 8300 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. 13. Approved the boundaries for the Collier Avenue Sewer Assessment District and approved Mr. Steven M. Brown, General Partner for Warm Springs Association, to sponsor a petition for the purpose of financing the expansion of sewers throughout the proposed district. 14. Rejected and referred Claim No. 85-28 - Deleo Clay Tile Company. 15. Rejected and referred Claim No. 85-29 - James, Joyce and Daneta Dietz. 16. Rejected and referred Claim No. 85-30 - Carol A. Beckett. - 17. Approved hearing date of December 10, 1985 for Housing Policy Report. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 5. Centennial Committee Christmas Bazaar - Business Licenses Mayor Valenzuela asked if the recommendation for waiver of business license fees would also include the Christmas Parade on the same date, December 7, 1985. Mr. Molendyk stated that the recommendation would include the parade and submitted a list of civic agencies which would be exempt from business license fees. t. 873 Page three City Council Minutes November 26, 1985 ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued. 5. Centennial Committee Christmas Bazaar - Continued. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY VERMILLION AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE WAIVER OF ALL BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FOR PARTICIPATING AGENCIES IN THE ~ CHRISTMAS PARADE AND BAZAAR ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1985. 6. Extended school day program - Machado Elementary School Mr. Knight stated he is concerned with the possibility of placing modular units at the park or anywhere else in the City and also, voiced his concern that the Park District be required to provide additional liability insurance should this program be implemented. o o M W m ~ MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED TO APPROVE IN CONCEPT ONLY, THE REQUEST OF LAKE ELSINORE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT TO PROVIDE AN EXTENDED CHILD CARE PROGRAM UTILIZING MODULAR UNITS AT MACHADO PARK. AYES: MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NOES: KNIGHT PUBLIC HEARINGS 31. Zone Change 85-4 - Robert and Barbara Baker - Proposal to change zoning on a 1.23 acre parcel from R-2 (Two-Family Residence) to M-l (Manufacturing) zoning district. Mr. Miller reported that Zone Change 85-4 is being processed in conjunction with Industrial Project 85-7 and would bring the subject parcel into conformance ~ with the existing General Plan Land Use Designation of Limited Industrial. Staff recommends issuance of Negative Declaration, approval of Zone Change 85-4 and adoption of Ordinance Number 756. The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor Valenzuela opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. asking those in favor of Zone Change 85-4 to speak. No one asked to speak. Mayor Valenzuela asked those in opposition to Zone Change 85-4 to speak. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 7:23 p.m. Council discussion followed regarding the type of uses allowed in the M-l zoning district. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIt10USLY TO APPROVE ZONE CHANGE 85-4 AND ISSUANCE OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION. ~ ORDINANCE NO. 756 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-2 (TWO-FAI1ILY RESIDENCE) TO M-l (MANUFACTURING) ZONING DISTRICT (ZONE CHANGE 85-4- ROBERT BAKER). MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY VERMILLION AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 756, UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NOES: NONE i 37 tfage four City Council Minutes November 26, 1985 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued. 32. Conditional Exception Permit 8S-7 - Request to allow existing non-conforming structure to be converted to apartment units - northwest of the intersection of Chestnut and Prospect Streets - within the R-3 Zoning District - Norman Manz. Mr. Miller reported tbat Conditional Exception Permit 85-7 is a request for a variance from side yard setbacks in an R-3 district. Applicant is in the process of enlarging the existing garage into a 468 square foot apartment unit. Planning Commission recommends adoption of the Negative Declaration ... and approval of Conditional Exception Permit 85-7 subject to certain findings and conditions. The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests. Mayor Valenzuela opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. asking those in favor of Conditional Exception Permit 8S-7 to speak. The following persons spoke: . 1. Norman f4anz, 3379 f4arigold Circle, Costa Mesa, California stated that the only objection voiced by property owners in the area was Mrs. Frost who lives directly across the alley from the subject property and her concern was that persons backing out would run into her fence. Mayor Valenzuela asked those in opposition to Conditional Exception Permit 8S-7 to speak. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 7:37 p.m. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION PERMIT 8S-7. AYES: MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VALENZUELA NOES: NONE ABSTENTIONS: KNIGHT, VERMILLION BUSINESS ITEMS - 51. Liability Insurance - Status Report Mr. t401endyk explained that the City is facing the possibility of being without liability coverage as of February, 1986. Staff has been working on possible alternative means of obtaining coverage. He introduced Mr. Don Schlotter our Insurance Broker who gave-an update on the insurance problems and stated there are only two companies at present who are selectively renewing insurance at much higher premiums. These companies are taking no new clients at this time. Lengthy Council discussion and comments followed regarding the 'deep-pocket! liability problem and SB-75, pending legislation \<Jhich,would:-amerid-tfle existing inequities. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A POLICY STATEMENT TO DIRECT STAFF TO NOTIFY AFFECTED ORGANIZATIONS OF POSSIBLE LAPSE OF LIABILITY COVERAGE, BY FEBRUARY, 1986. 52. Resolution No. 85-73 - Request to annex ten acres into the City, located northwesterly of the intersection of Second Street and Dexter Avenue. Mr. Miller reported that this is a request by Richard and Marian Jercha to annex ten acres into the city, adjacent to a recent annexation. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 85-73, subject to certain findings. ~ MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NUMBER 85-73. RESOLUTION NO. 85-73 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. 42 -- JERCHA ANNEXATION" . Page five City Council Minutes November 26t 1985 375 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 53. Industrial Project 85-4 - Proposal to construct a multi-purpose industrial building on .66 acrest located on Minthorn Street near the junction of Collier Avenue and Minthorn Street - (Harold Walker). ~ Mr. Miller reported the applicant, Walker,proposes to construct an 8800 square foott six-unit multi-purpose industrial building. The Planning Commission and Design Review Board recommend adoption of a negative declaration and approval of Industrial Project 85-4, subject to thirty-five (35) conditions as modified. o o M W m ~ MOVED BY MATSONt SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AMEND CONDITIONS ONE, THREE AND TEN AS FOllOWS: 1. Applicant shall plant one (1) fifteen (15) gallon tree for every ten (10) parking spaces. 3. Signage for the entire project shall be coordinated and approved by the Design Review Board. 10. Trash receptacles shall be screened with material to be approved by the Design Review Board. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED TO APPROVE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT 85-4, SUBJECT TO THIRTY-FIVE (35) AMENDED CONDITIONSt AS FOllOWS: 1. Applicant shall plant one fifteen-gallon tree for every ten (10) parking spaces. ~ 2. Plantings within ten feet (101) of all ingress/egress points shall be no higher than thirty-six inches (3611). 3. Signage for the entire project shall be coordinated and approved by the Design Review Board. 4. low level lighting shall be used at all entrances and exits, per Riverside County Sheriff Department requirements. 5. All on-site lighting shall be shielded and directed so as not to create glare onto the neighboring streets and shall be installed as per Riverside County Sheriff Department requirements. 6. All roof-mounted or ground support equipment and trash areas are to be architecturally screened. 7. Developer is to record appropriate CC & R1s for: a. Assuring uniform maintenance of appearance of all structures. b. Maintenance of all landscaping areas. c. Coordination of all signage and lighting. 8. Applicant shall provide street trees to be located inside the public right-of-waYt a maximum of thirty feet (3D') apart. ~ 9. A permanent automatic sprinkler and drip irrigation system shall be installed by applicant. 10. Trash receptacles shall be screened with material to be approved by Design Review Board. 11. All planting areas shall be separated from paved areas by six to eight inch concrete curbing. 12. Trees shall be planted along the northern property line adjacent to the railroad easement a maximum thirty feet (301) apart around the perimeter of the parcel. " 37Gge six City Council Minutes November 26, 1985 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 53. Industrial Project 85-4 - Continued. 13. Applicant shall provide a minimum three foot wide planter area along the northerly side of the structure, where possible, and shall be planted with shrubbery of a compact evergreen variety. 14. All on-site lighting shall be of the low pressure sodium variety. 15. The exterior elevations shall be revised indicating which will face Minthorn, and which will face Collier. - 16. The loading area shall be delineated. 17. Uses within the proposed project shall be limited to light manufacturing and warehousing. Any storage or use of noxious or hazardous chemicals shall require Planning Division review and approval prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy/Business License. 18. Noeutside storage shall be allowed. 19. Meet all City Codes and Ordinances. 20. Meet all County Fire Department requirements. 21. Meet all County Health Department requirements. 22. All parking areas shall be paved and striped per City Codes. 23. All conditions of approval shall be met prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 24. Prior to occupancy, or within the next twelve (12) months, whichever is later, applicant's property shall be included within: ... a. A district to be formed under the Lighting and Landscaping Act of 1972 (commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code) to pay for the annual cost of lighting, landscaping and parks which benefit the Project, by the annual levy and collection of an assessment within the Project Area. b. A Community Facilities District to be formed under the ~1ello-Roos Com- munity Facilities Act of 1982 (commencing with SEction 53311 of the Government Code) to pay for the cost of fire, police and storm water protection services, by the annual levy and collection of a special tax within the Project Area. The Developer agrees to waive any right of protest under the Lighting and Landscaping Act of 1972 and the Mello-Roos Community Facil ities Act of 1982. 25. Proposal shall be constructed as depicted on site plan or as modified by staff, Design Review Board or Planning Commission. 26. t~eet all requirements of Ordinance No. 57l. 27. Meet all requirements of Ordinance No. 572. 28. t~eet all requirements of Ordinance No. 636. --- 29. Meet all requirements of Ordinance No. 529. 30. Meet all requirements of Ordinance No. 603. 3l. Meet all requirements of Ordinance No. 71l. 32. Meet all requirements of Resolution No. 83-78. 33. Meet all requirements of Resolution No. 77-39. 377 Page seven Ci ty Council Mi nutes November 26, 1985 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 53. Industrial Project 85-4 - Continued. 34. Meet all requirements of Resolution No. 83-12. 35. Dedicate underground water rights to the City of lake Elsinore per Ordinance No. 529. - AYES: t1ATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERt~IlLION, VALENZUELA NOES: KNIGHT 54. Industrial Project 85-5 - Proposal to construct two structures for warehousing and light manufacturing within the M-l Zoning District - located on the south side of Flint Street between Mohr and Silver - Terry W. Shook. o o (Y') w CO <( Mr. Miller reported that this is a review of an industrial project to construct two 11,000 square foot structures for warehousing and light manufacturing. This is Phase 2 of the project. The Planning Commission and Design Review Board recommend approval of the Negative Declaration and approval of Industrial Project 85-5 subject to twenty-eight (28) conditions as modified. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY MATSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADD CONDITION NUMBER 29 AS FOllOWS: low level lighting shall be used at all entrances and exits, per Sheriff Department requirements. MOVED BY MATSON, SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AMEND CONDITION NUMBER 3 AS FOllOWS: - Signage for the entire project shall be coordinated and approved by the Design Review Board. MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY VERMIllION AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT 85-5, SUBJECT TO TWENTY-NINE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS FOllOWS: 1. Applicant shall plant one fifteen-gallon t~ee for every ten (10) parking spaces. 2. Plantings within ten feet (101) of all ingress/egress points shall be no higher than thirty-six inches (3611). 3. Signage for the entire project shall be coordinated and approved by the Design Review Board. - 4. Applicant shall submit a lighting Plan showing radii and the specific type of ornamental light to be used, to be approved by Planning Division. 5. low level lighting shall be used at all entrances and exits. 6. All on-site lighting shall be shielded and directed so as not to create glare onto the neighboring streets. 7. All roof-mounted or ground support equipment and trash areas are to be architecturally screened. 8. Developer is to record appropriate CC & R's for: a. Assuring uniform maintenance of appearance of all structures, b. Maintenance of all landscaping areas, and c. Coordinating all signage and lighting. 9. All strept trees should be a minimum of thirty feet (301) apart, located in the right-of-way and the developer enter into a Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the City and an easement be recorded on the property as approved by the City Engineer. > 37~ge eight City Council Minutes November 26, 1985 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 54. Industrial Project 85-5 - Continued. 10. A permanent automatic sprinkler and drip irrigation system shall be installed by the applicant. 11. Applicant shall submit a revised Landscaping Plan to be approved by the Design Review Board. 12. Perimeter striping shall be included as indicated on elevations. - 13. Trash receptacles shall be located at rear of building in recessed corners, screened from view on Flint Street. 14. Applicant shall provide a centrally located loading/unloading area as required per Title 17, Section 55.050.B.8.b. 15. Applicant shall include a provision requiring that Title 17, parking requirements be met when a change in occupancy occurs. Parking requirements shall be met before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued and this provision be recorded on the property. Parking requirements must be recorded in the CC & R1s. 16. Uses within the proposed project shall be limited to light manufacturing and warehousing. Any storage or use of noxious or hazardous chemicals shall require Planning Division review and approval prior to issuance of Occupancy/Business License. 17. No outside storage shall be allowed. 18. Meet all City Codes and Ordinances. 19. Meet all County Fire Department requirements. ... 20. Meet all County Health Department requirements. 21. When Walnut Street is vacated, it shall be paved and used for fire access circulation and/or parking. 22. Meet all requirements of Ordinance No. 571. 23. Meet all requirements of Ordinance No. 572. 24. Meet all requirements of Ordinance No. 636. 25. Meet all requirements of Ordinance No. 529. 26. Meet all requirements of Resolution No. 83-78. 27. Meet all requirements of Resolution No. 77-39. 28. Dedicate underground water rights to the City of Lake Elsinore per Ordinance No. 529. 29. Low level lighting shall be used at all entrances and exits, per Riverside County Sheriff Department requirements. 55. Title 17 - Zoning Code - Update and Recommendations Mr. Miller reported that a complete revision of the zoning code has been before the Planning Commission and City Council for approximately eighteen months. It is felt there are still a number of areas of concern. Mr. Miller outlined four options available to Council and recommended selection of Option 4, allocation of additional funds and identification of code sections in the following categories: .... 1. Critical - adopt as soon as possible. 2. Important - adopt by the end of fiscal year (June, 1986). 3. Desirable - adopt next fiscal year (July, 1986 - June, 1987). - o o (Y) w CJ <( - - 379 Page nine City Council Minutes November 26t 1985 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. Title 17 Zoning Code - Continued. MOVED BY MATSONt SECONDED BY STRIGOTTE AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDSt HIRE CONSULTANT AND IDENTIFY CODE SECTIONS AS CRITICAL, IMPORTANT AND DESIRABLE. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS 55. Mr. Molendyk reported on the following: 1. Government Center - Originally six agencies met to discuss the possibility of participating in the construction of a government center. At this time, only the County and City are interested or financially able to participate. Consensus was to proceed with the space study analysis. 2. Lieutenant Charlotte Boyter, Riverside County Sheriff's Department addressed Council and presented a report on Sheriff's Department activities. The Sheriff's Department is now involved in the design review process for developments which are being processed by the City. A Drunk Driving Program will be implemented during the holidays. On November 25t 1985 a citizen called in a possible burglary in process at the Tavern Bar and Sheriff's deputies were able to apprehend two burglars. 3. Study Session - Requested a Study Session be scheduled for ThursdaYt December 12, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with Council and-Department Heads for the purpose of discussing goals and priorities. 4. Public Works Department - Mr. Ron Jones, Public Works Superintendent, gave a status report and update on the activities of this department. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Knight: 1. Thanked everyone who donated blood at the Junior HIgh School on MondaYt November 25t to benefit two local teenagers who are suffering from Leukemia. 2. Commented on the drive-in window at the Great American Federal Savings and Loan on Graham Avenue. Cars back up waiting to utilize the window and this creates a traffic hazard. 3. Commented that he perceives a problem existing when -a commercial business rents space in an industrial area and, after investing money, find that theirs is not a permitted use within the area and they cannot obtain a business license. Lengthy di scuss ion fo 11 owed and consensus was that the respons i bil ity 1 i es mainly with the property owner or landlord. The Community Development Director suggested preparing news releases and sending letters to the Board of Realtors and Chamber of Commerce. Also~ letters could be sent to deve10perst including the conditions of approval and reminding them to review permitted uses within the zone. Mr. Miller was requested to follow-up. Councilman Matson: 1. Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and expressed his feeling that we have much to be thankful for regarding the past year. He complimented the City Manager for the good job he has done during his first year in the City of Lake Elsinore. Councilman Strigotte: 1. Commented on the report from the Public Works Department and complimented the City staff for their accomplishments. 38Page ten City Council Minutes November 26, 1985 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS - Continued. Councilman Strigotte - Continued. 2. Requested an update on the possibility of recovering costs incurred due to the supermarket strike. The City Attorney reported it is very difficult to recover these costs as recovery is based on unlawful activity. 3. Requested staff research the possibility and procedures involved in establishing a non-city resident fee for use of City facilities. He requested a report be brought back to the first Council meeting in February. - 4. Announced the Christmas Bazaar at City Park on Saturday, December 7, starting at 9:00 a.m. He encouraged the community to participate in the baking, canning quilting and art contests. Awards will be $25.00 United States Savings Bonds for first place winners and and ribbons and placques for second and third place. The winner of the logo contest will be announced at 10:00 a.m. and will receive a $100.00 Savings Bond. 5. The Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7. 6. Invited the community to attend the dedication of the Public Safety Memorial at Noon on Saturday, December 7 at the Sheriff's station on Langstaff Street. Councilman Vermillion: 1. Expressed disappointment that the problem of low spots and flooding streets has not been improved in the time he has been on Council. The condition of Mission Trail is worsening and he suggested we take a firm s:and with the County Flood Control, with regard to the problems created by flood water from the County area. 2. Requested an update on the status of the Water Department. Mr. Molendyk reported that he is in contact with Jim Laughlin, General Manager of Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District and he has indicated they are proceeding with a review of our assets. We are awaiting completion of their final paper work and a firm offer to purchase. - Mayor Valenzuela: 1. Reported she has received an invitation from the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce for the Council to attend a luncheon on Thursday December 5 at 11:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Governor Deukmejiar 2. Thanked all who participated tonight by giving deparmenta'i 'orts. These reports project a positive image to the people out in the cOl'unity. 3. Reported she received a letter from Pete Wilson regarding Revenue Sharing, which she turned over to the City Manager and Finance Director for follow-up. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STRIGOTTE, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:22 P.M. - ATTEST: Jo Ann Money, City Clerk