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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-08-1983 City Council Minutes :l.1 MINUTES CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Unsworth. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember MacMurray. ROLL CALL The City Clerk called the roll: iX) PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KNIGHT, ~1AC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNS~JORTH ~ ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE l"- I~ Also present were: Interim City Manager/Community Development Director Trevino, City ~ Attorney Porter, City Clerk Harrington, Public Works Director/City Engineer Rubel, ~ Finance Director Ronnow and Senior Administrative Assistant Steel. CONSENT CALENDAR Mr. Torn asked that Item #2, Warrant List, be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR. - 1. Minutes: February 22, 1983 - Regular Meeting - Approved as presented. 2. Warrant List - February, 1983: Removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. 3. Founder's Day Jubilee Request for Use of Community Center and Waiver of Fees: Approved request for use of the Community Center on March 26, 1983 and waiver of fees. 4. YMCA Request to Schedule Recreational and Leisure-time Activities at the Community Center: Approved request for the use of the Community Center when the City is not using it and a wqiver of fees. 5. Animal Control Report - February, 1983: Accepted as an informational item. 6. Building Department Report - January, 1983: Accepted as an informational item. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 2. Warrant List - February, 1983: Mr. Torn asked for clarification on warrant numbers 17805 and 17827. Staff reported one item pertains to a garnishment of an employees salary and the other is relative to Machado Park. - MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE WARRANTS AS PRESENTED. PUBLIC HEARINGS 31. Conditional Use Permit 82-13 - Chris Blood request for a trailer to be used as a Caretaker's Residence in Conjunction with a Boarding Stable located on Baker Street Mayor Unsworth announced this was the time and place for a public hearing pursuant to the request of Chris Blood for a Conditional Use Permit for a trailer to be used as a caretaker's residence in conjunction with a boarding stabl e. ~4 Pqge two City Council Minutes March 8, 1983 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued. 31. Conditional Use Permit 82-13 - Continued. M~. .Trevino repor~ed the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Con- dltlonal Use Permlt 82-13, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall submit "to the Design Review Board a detailed plot plan of a rea~onably large scale to show placement of one (1) trailer, parking, landscaplng and all use of the subject property. - 2. Application shall be subject to a one (1) year review and a three (3) year stay. 3. Camping shall be prohibited. 4. Applicant shall pay all Capital Improvement Fund fees for the trailer on a prorated basis. 5. Sign an agreement with the City Engineer if and when use becomes permanent to construct street improvements for Baker Street and Pierce Street. 6. A finding of conformance to the General Plan. I 7. Issuance of a Categorical Exemption. Mr. Trevino stated the stables are an allowed use in the present Manufacturing (M-l) Zoning District. The City Clerk stated no correspondence has been received regarding the Conditional Use Permit application. Mayor Unsworth opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. asking those in favor of the Conditional Use Permit to speak. David Blood, 345 N. Plantation Place, Anaheim, spoke in favor of the project, stating it would be a benefit to the community. Mayor Unsworth asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the proposed Conditional Use Permit. No one asked to speak. Mayor Unsworth closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Mr. Knight asked if there will be any other construction on the property besides the mobile home. Mr. Blood stated there will be pipe corrals and an arena. Discussion was led on the size of the mobile home. It was determined that the mobile home will be 24 x 60 and the travel trailer will be used for storage purposes. Mr. Knight stated he would like to see the trailer have a skirt around it. The Bloods' stated they plan to landscape around the trailer also. -- Mr. Torn felt that the conditional use process is one that we use to control uses, and any applicant should be required to provide whatever normal improvements that a permanent facility would require. Mr. Blood felt that paving, curbs and gutters do not necessarily go along with the type of facility he is proposing. Mr. Blood felt a gravel road would be sufficient for the facility for the horse stables. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED TO APPROVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AS LISTED WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS: 8) DEDICATION OF WATER RIGHTS TO THE CITY; 9) PAYMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FEES; ... AND 10) THE RECORDATION OF A FLOOD HAZARD DEED NOTIFICATION. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, VALENZUELA TORN, UNSWORTH NONE ~;) Page three City Council Minut~s March 8, 1983 00 r-.. t-- !~ o o Mr. Trevino reported the Planning Commission recommends approval of Conditional Exception Permit 83-1, subject to the following: 1) A finding of conformity I to the General Plan; 2) A finding of no significant impact upon the environment; and 3) Issuance of a Categorical Exemption. The Commission found a deletion of nine (9) parking spaces to be appropriate because of the close proximity of the proposal to an underutilized public parking lot and the quick turn-over of customers with the proposed drive-through window. Mr. Trevino read the conditions of approval by the Planning Commission. Mr. Trevino stated at the corner of Main and Heald there is an off-set center line and has requested the property owner to dedicate three (3) feet which would make Heald off-set. The right-of- way and the width of stree-t would be different on the two sides of Main Street. The City Engineer has reviewed the matter and feels with the three (3) feet of dedication, a flow of traffic could be generated that would make the traffic pattern acceptable to standards. The City Clerk stated correspondence was received from the Lake Elsinore Downtown Business Association approving the new venture. Mayor Unsworth opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. asking those in favor of the Conditional Exception Permit to speak. Leonard Davidson, 15187 Kingsway Drive, Lake Elsinore, stated he was in favor of the project, feels it is an excellent add to the tax base, it will add employees and there is a parking lot across the street from the project. Frank DePasquale, owner of-arhalf square block across the street from the proposed project, is glad to see that someone is willing to spend money to build a nice building in the downtown area. Lon Chaney, downtown business man, spoke in favor of the project, stating it will add to and enchance the downtown in light of the proposed revitalization of the downtown area and redevelopment project..The architectual design will blend in wi th the downtown area. Mabel Taylor, resident living across the street from the proposed site spoke in favor of the project. Mayor Unsworth asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the proposed Conditional Exception Permit. No one asked to speak Mayor Unsworth closed the public hearing at 8:04 p.m. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION PERMIT 83-1, SUBJECT TO THE THREE PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONS PLUS CONDITION #4: PAYMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FEES. ~ Discussion ensued regarding the proposed ingress/egress on Main and Heald Streets, the placement of the drive-through speaker and the selection of the old time street lights. The discussion oD the street lights was deferred to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting. 33. State Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program (83-84) Mayor Unsworth announced this was the time and place for a public hearing to receive public input on the Community Development Block Grant Program'for 1983-84. Mr. Steel ~eported the program provides financial assistance to cities for housing and communlty development. Up to $600,000 is available to each eligible applicant ,and the state expects to fund 50 applications. Staff is preparing an application for. a comprehensive neighborhood revital ization'program. Mr:- Steel reviewed the ratlng criteria for the application. :ltj Pa'!':Je four City Council Minutes March 8, 1983 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued. 33. State Small Cities Community Deve)opment Block Grant Program (83-84) The City Clerk stated no correspondence has been received regarding the Community Development Block Grant Program. Mayor Unsworth opened the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. asking those in favor of the program to speak. Lon Chaney, Oowntown Business Association, asked if any of the proceeds are p1anned to benefit the downtown area. Mr. Torn stated that the grant is . skewed towards housing and if the City does not apply for housing there is little . chance the application will receive a high ranking thus no funds being awarded to the City. Mayor Unsworth closed the public hearing at 8:17 p.m. 34. Weed Abatement - Schedule for Spring Abatement and On-going Program Mayor Unsworth announced this was the time and place for a public hearing regarding the Weed Abatement Program. Mr. Rubel reported at the February 22, 1983, City Council meeting the City Council expressed concern about the time of starting the abatemenet program and a year around on-going_ppatement program. Mr. Rubel recommended the City Council direct staff, in the future, to schedule spring weed abatement public hearings for the first meeting in March to provide optimum flexibility for beginning the abatement, and direct staff to conduct an on-going weed, rubbish, refuse and trash abatement program along the guidelines as proposed in the staff report. Mr. Rubel reported in the Resolution adopted by the City Council on February 22, 1983, the resolution declares that weeds on specified parcels of property are seasonal and recurrent. Such seasonal and recurrent nuisances shall be abated in accordance with the provisions of the Government Code provided that upon the second and subsequent occurence of such nuisances on the same parcel or parcels within the same calendar, no further hearings need to be held and it shall be sufficient to mail a post card notice. Mr. Rubel recommended this public hearing be continued to March 22, 1983. The City Clerk stated no correspondence has been received regarding the Weed Abatement Program. Mayor Unsworth opened the publ ic hearing at 8: 20 p.m. asking those in :.favor of the Weed Abatement Program to speak. No one asked to speak. Mayor Unsworth asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the Weed Abatement Program. No one asked to speak. Ms. Valenzuela stated she would like to see the program started as soon as possible. It was reported that the hearing would have to be continued due to legal advertising requirements. Ms. Valenzuela stated she would like to see the On-going Abatement Program Public Hearings to be held as soon after the first of every year as possible. Council concurred to direct staff, in the future, to schedule spring weed abatement public hearings for the first meeting in January to provide optimum flexibility for beginning the abatement. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA TO DIRECT STAFF TO CONDUCT AN ON-GOING WEED, RUBBISH, REFUSE AND TRASH ABATEMENT PROGRAM ALONG THE GUIDELINES AS PROPOSED IN THE CONCLUSION OF THE STAFF REPORT. - - ... 57 Page five City Council Minutes March 8, 1983 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued. 35. Water Rates/Resolution Revising Rates Mayor Unsworth announced this was the time and place for a public hearing on revising the Water Rates. Mr. Ronnow reported that Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, since July 1, 1982, has passed on a 50% increase in wholesale rates to the City. Thi s has not yet been passed on to the users. Legally, the City is bound by one bond covenant and one loan agreement, that stipulate the water fund must charge enough to be self-sufficient.Despite this, the water fund has had to borrow General Fund money to meet its obligations in 8 of the last 10 years. Without the increase, the Water Fund is expected to borrow $94,000 from the General Fund as discussed at mid-year budget review. With the proposed increase, and taking an average monthly estimated revenue for the past six months and increasing April through June by 50% would thus reduce the deficit to $72,400. At over 85Q.cubicf.eet per month usage, City rates would 00 exceed E.V.M.W.D. for residential users, but the fund would still incur ~ an operating loss next year. For this reason, the well operation must be ~ expedited or other alternatives be considered. 1-;) ~ The City Clerk stated no correspondence has been received regarding the ~ Water Rate Revisions. Mayor Unsworth opened the public hearing at 8:32 p.m. asking those in favor of the rate revisions to speak. No one asked to speak. Mayor Unsworth asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the water rate revisions. Eugene Carter asked if the City is receiving a wholesale rate on the water we purchase from E.V.M.W.D.~ Mr. Ronnow stated he believed the City is receiving a wholesale rate. E.V.M.W.D. has said the current rate of 52.4~ per hundred cubic feet is the flow-through and treatment cost only. Mr. Carter stated the Sands and other companies have secured the same rate as the city and asked the Council. to withhold any judgement on the water rates. Lon Chaney, 1400 W. Heald, suggest the Council give the water district over to E.V.M.W.D. because it is a losing proposition. Mr. Chaney felt there will be a lot of people not watering their lawns if the new increases go through. Mr. Chaney asked if the City gives water to the County for their water trucks? Mr. Chaney also felt there is a tremendous amount of wasted water. Mr. Chaney stated there is a hydrant at the corner of Spring and Heald that is running. Mayor Unsworth closed the public hearing at 8:43 p.m. Mr. Torn stated over the years the water rates have gone up and down and the Council has tried to keep the rates as low as possible and feels we need to address the City's responsibility to see that the General Fund does not subsidize the water fund. The City needs to give serious consideration to hooking up the water well the city just drilled into the City system. The Council needs to raise the rate, but show that the Council has lov/ered the rates whenever it was possible. Discussion ensued on the rate structure as proposed in the resolution. Moved by Torn, Seconded by Knight to approve the resolution setting the water fees. - Ayes: Noes: Absent: Torn, Unsworth Knight, MacMurray, Valenzuela None Motion did not pass. Ms. Valenzuela stated she has mixed emotions on the water rates and can see the better uses for the $94,000 and at this time there is a crunch on everyone with the cash flow and economic conditions right now. Ms. Valenzuela stated she knows we must raise the water fees and is having a hard time with raising the rates at this time. Mr. Torn stated he is confident that once the city has its own water supply that we may have the ability to adjust the rates downward. Mr. Torn felt it is not - ___u fair for the -people who do not use city water to subsidize the water fund out of the General Fund. 58 Page Six City Council Minutes March 8, 1983 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued. 35. Water Rates/Resolution Revising Rates - Continued. Mr. Knight stated he would like to wait and see what benefits the new well will produce. Mr. Unsworth can not see any action being taken on the new water well until after the new fiscal year. If the Council can live with the existing rates and subsidizing under the General Fund, then that action can be taken and, in the meantime, staff can research the two other water districts to see if they would want to acquire our existing system. Mr. Rubel stated the new well will take care of the majority of the everyday usage of the existing water users. -- Ms. Valenzuela stated she would like to see this hearing continued and new information brought back to Council. Mr. Porter commented on Ordinance 668 which is also being considered at this time. He stated he would like to make a couple of minor changes in the ordinance to bring it more in line. No public hearing is necessary on the ordinance. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO READ ORDINANCE NO. 668 BY TITLE ONLY. The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 668. ORDINANCE NO. 668 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A PARAGRAPH TO SECTION 13.09.010 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR AN OWNER WHO TAMPERS WITH A CITY OWNED WATER SERVICE AND METER AFTER WATER SERVICE HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 668. -- AYES: NOES: ABSENT: KNIGHT, TORN, VALENZUELA, MAC MURRAY, UNSWORTH NONE NONE With reference to the water rates resolution, Mr. Torn asked if the resolution would require another public hearing in order to be re-introduced. Mr. Porter stated if the public hearing is continued, he would have to research to determine if the resolution establishing the rates would need to be re- advertised at the same time. Mr. Torn suggested if Council intends to consider the resolution at a later date, it might be safer to rescind the rejection of the resolution and continue the item. Mr. Knight felt that the remainder of the items in the resolution, starting with Item D, should be passed tonight. He questioned if staff would have to come back to Council with another resolution to pass the remaining items. Mr. Porter stated staff could revise the proposed resolution to address only Items D through M and reserve consideration of the other items. Mr. Porter stated he - ... would like to review the resolution during a recess. Mr. Porter stated according to Roberts Rules of Order, the presiding side would have to make the motion. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECONSIDER THE ACTION PREVIOUSLY TAKEN. COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:00 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:18 P.M. 59 Pa'ge seven City Council Minutes March 8, 1983 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued. 35. Water Rates/Resolution Revising Rates - Continued. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY TORN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION WITH THESE CHANGES: CHANGE REPEALING TO AMENDING AND CHANGE RESOLUTION NO. 81-20 TO 81-90 'AND THE THIRD PARAGRAPH CHANGE REPEALED TO AMENDED AND DELETE ITEMS A, B, AND C AND LET THE REST OF THE RESOLUTION STAND AS WRITTEN. RESOLUTION NO. 83-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 81-90 AND ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR POTABLE WATER DELIVERY, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE THE LAKE ELSINORE POTABLE WATER SYSTEM. ~ l"- l'- r-:::> ~ Q Mr. Unsworth read the titles of each of the sections within the resolution to the public. Mr. Porter stated he feel~ the City Council is free to continue public hearings on Section A, B, and C or the Council can at a future date ask that it be brought back after notice is given and in any event, would suggest that a notice be given when it comes back to be sure all avenues are covered. Discussion was led on the rates and staff was asked to bring back the projections on what the new well will produce and additional information on the Finance Director's report. Council concurred that information regarding the two other water districts would be a separate issue. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY THAT THIS ITEM BE READVERTISED AND REAAGENDIZED FOR THE FIRST MEETING IN APRIL. - Mr. Unsworth stated there was a question raised at recess regarding the County using hydrants to obtain their water. Mr. Unsworth stated he was under the impression they were to us-a, the water from the hydrant at the City Yard for the Mineral Water. Mr. Rubel ~tated the County is supposed to be using water from the Yard only. Peat Todd stated the County is using the hydrant at the corner of Heald and Chestnut about twice an hour and the trucks appear to be between 3500 and 4000 gallon trucks. The question was raised on what is the normal amount of water used by the average person. Mr. Rubel stated approximately 100 gallons per day per person. Mr. Ronnow stated the average is just over 1100 cubic feet per month, approximately a 60% increase. BUSINESS ITEMS 51. Review of Conditional Use Permit 82-3: Beachcombers R.V. Park, 32401 Stoneman St. Mr. Trevino recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit 82-3 for six (6) months to meet conditions. Mr. Trevino reported the City Council approved the Conditional Use Permit on July 13, 1982, subject to nineteen (19) conditions. The applicants have made substantial progress toward meeting the conditions. At the time the fees are paid and the conditions met, the applicants can operate. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 82-3. 52. Left Turn Vehicular Traffic Lanes on Machado Street Mr. Rubel reported it is proposed that a left turn lane at Huntsman Mobile Home Park be reconsidered together with a left turn traffic lane also at Monterey Street and Joy Street. Staff feels that vehicular traffic safety will be improved with installation of a left turn lane, It is proposed to install reflective markers on the centerline at the locations where the left turn lanes are installed. The cost of resurfacing, reflective centerline markers and restripping is estimated at $3,000 to $4,000. The funds are available in the maintenance budget._ ____ 60 Page eight City Council Minutes March 8, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 52. Left Turn Vehicular Traffic Lanes on Machado Street - Continued. Mr. Torn stated he did not consider this a critical piece of work. The City Council just went through the mid-year budget review and as a result had to lay two employees off because of budget constraints and are looking at a cost of $3,000 to $4,000 to basically realign the street with very little of street frontage involved. Mr. Torn felt the money could be better spent on regular road maintenance, such as repair of numerous pot-holes which have occurred because of the recent rains. Mr. Torn would be willing to look at this item when the Council looks at the up-coming budget, but would not be in favor of this expenditure at this time. Councilmembers Valenzuela and Unsworth felt this item should be addressed in the up-coming budget when the city finances warrant this type of an expenditure. I - Mr. Knight stated that staff has reported that resurfacing of the street is needed soon, some of the areas are bad where the blacktop meets drainage areas across Machado Street. Mr. Knight felt the stripping estimate is only a small portion of the total cost including resurfacing. Mr. Rubel estimated the cost of the stripping and reflectors would be approximately $1,000. Stripping alone would be approximately $500.00. Moved by Knight that only the left turn lanes be built into the Huntsman Mobile Home Park and Machado Mobile Home Park on Machado Street. Motion died for lack of a second. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY THAT THIS ITEM BE CONSIDERED IN THE UP-COMING FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. 53. Acceptance of Water Well Development Project Mr. Rubel reported during the construction of the well, McCalla Bros. encountered unexpected rock formations and asked for the City to approve a revised specification for the work. A revised specification and Well Development Project was then negotiated with the contract being reduced to $53,978.31. The final contract cost is $55,568.00. The iron concentration and manganese levels in the well are being studied for the best way to deal with them. The concentration of other constituents in the well are within limits allowed by the State Health Department. Staff will study the water quality issue and report back as soon as possible. ..... Council wanted a report at the next meetingron how to treat the water. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO: 1) ACCEPT THE WELL AS CONFORMING TO APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS;~ 2) DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A NOTICE OF COMPLETION; 3) AUTHORIZE A FINAL PAYMENT, LESS 10%, IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,219.58; 4) AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF THE FINAL '0% or $5,556.80, THIRTY FIVE (35) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION IF NO LIENS HAVE BEEN FILED. 54. Single Family Residence - Adam Natalie, 16866 Holborow Mr. Trevino stated that Mr. Natalie was not present at the meeting. Mr. Porter stated that Mr. Natatlie had said he had plans which aporoved the garage door and suggested this item be continued to the next meeting so that Mr. Natalie could be in attendance. MOVED BY MAC MURRAY AND SECONDED BY VALENZUELA TO CONTINUE TO THE NEXT MEETING. - 55. Request for Funds for Water Storage Tank Level Control Mr. Rubel reported controls to regular pump operation and water level in the reservoir and to sound alarm had been provided at the pump and tank site but these existing controls are defective and have never functioned properly. Staff is proposing a reliable automatic control system which would start the pumps at a low level in the reservoir and stop them at high levels and also sound the alarm if there is any malfunction. 61 Page nine City Council Minutes March 8, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 55. Request for Funds for Water Storage Tank Level Control - Continued. Mr. Torn stated he appreciated the need, but does not understand why this was not urgent during the mid-year budget review. Mr. Rubel stated at the time there was equipment and he was attempting to find out why it was not working and what it would take to fix it. Mr. Ronnow stated at Budget Review there was money in the account for this, but it would require a transfer-of funds. Discussion was led on a condition of the proposal stating they wanted cash on completion and 10% interest and late charges on past due accounts per month. Mr. Porter stated the city can issue a Purchase Order that would not contain those terms. ~ t-- r-.. '-:> ~ o MOVED BY KNIGHT SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE UP TO $2,000 FROM ACCOUNT #80-4700-330 (EXPENDIBLE SUPPLIES, WATER DEPARTMENT) TO ACCOUNT #80-4700-430 (CAPITAL OUTLAY, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, WATER DEPARTMENT) FOR IMPROVEMENT TO CONTRQLS l~HICH COORDINA TE PUMP OPERATION AND WATER LEVEL IN STORAGE TANK. 56. Authorization to purchase Engineers Level MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO TABLE TO FISCAL YEAR BUDGET REVIEW. Mr. Unsworth stated he would like to know what the benefits of the level woul d be. 57. Traffic Signal Installation at Railroad Canyon Road and Mission Trail Mr. Rubel recommended the Council direct the City r~anager to submit a traffic signal assessment resolution at the March 22, 1983, City Council Meeting and direct "the City Managerg!)P.. Finance Director to recommend a source of funding for the amount of project c~st which cannot be obtained by assessments. It is proposed to present plans and specifications to the City Council for approval on March 22, 1983, and request authorization to solicit formal bids. The estimated cost for the first stage of the signal installation is $70,000. The estimated cost of complete signalization of this intersection is $130,000. Some equipment stored at the yard will be used in the project. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION AT THE MARCH 22, 1983, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER AND FINANCE DIRECTOR TO RECOMMEND A SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR THE AMOUNT OF PROJECT COST WHICH CANNOT BE OBTAINED BY ASSESSMENTS, AND ADDITIONALLY AS WE LOOK AT THE ABOVE TWO ITEMS, WE ALSO LOOK AT THE MAINTENANCE OF THE SIGNAL. OFF -AGENDA ITEM 58. Resolution supporting either of two sites at Alberhill for Landfills. Ms. Valenzuela asked that the resolution be read in its entirety because it is a concern of the public. The City Clerk read the resolution. - RESOLUTION NO. 83-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, SUPPORTING EITHER OF TWO SITES AT'ALBERHILL FOR LANDFILLS. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 83-17. 62 . Page Ten . City Council Minutes March 8, 1983 PUBLIC COMMENTS Eugene Carter requested the City erect a 25 mile per hour sign in the area of Mission Trail near Stater Brothers and San Jacinto Bridge. He added, he has a report so the City would not have to hire an engineer. Mr. Carter asked if the Elsinore Valley Muni- cipal Water District is contaminating the lake legally. EVMWD is putting a Sewer Treatment Plant in at Stoneman and Scales, in the County territory. He stated the contamination from the Sewer Treatment Plant will flow into the Lake. There is a petition with more than 1,000 signatures which will be presented to the County Board of Supervisors f~r their action. Mr. Unsworth asked Mr. Carter if he would like to receive a letter from the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, if they are willing to send it, explaining where they intend dumping the effluent from the proposed sewer treatment plant. Mr. Carter stated he would be interested in such a letter. Mr. Unsworth asked Mr. Trevino to contact EVMWD and request they send Mr. Carter such a letter. Frank Cooper, 17092 Grand Avenue, would like to bring to the attention of the Council some items he has learned regarding the Sewer Treatment Plant. Mr. Cooper stated today when he checked out Stoneman Avenue, there was two inches of water on the street, flowing ten feet wide. This ii reverse ground because there is a river running through there. In this area, there is underground movement of water and there is an underground river deeper. He felt the water would come under the airation treatment plants, the water will be underground and the sewer will just flow right into the lake. He was told by the Water Company that they will not be taking the nitrates out of the water. Nitrates are difficult to take out of the water. They plan to take the effluent four months out of the year and dump it into the lake. Once nitrates are in the lake, it will cause algae to grow. Mr. Cooper thought what we had in the lake once before was antabiena algae and this forms green and brown frothy blooms on the lake. They do not smell when they are alive, but.when they die there is a terrible smell. Once the algae forms you cannot swim in the lake. - Mr. Unsworth stated the lake belongs to the State and the land where the Sewer Treatment Plant is being built is in the County and the only connection we have is ,when the City wants t~ participate in the use of the sewer treatment plant. - Greg Ross, 2930 Ulla Lane, staf~a that for the last 100 days he has had flooding problems on his property due to water being diverted from the Woodhaven Development in the County. The storm run-off comes out of the mountains and hits the barrier protector. The water goes along the wall and turns the corner, goes down a ditch that formerly was not there and now the flow of water is concentrated, diverted and accelerated. The sand and sediment stops at Machado Road because it creates a natural dam and all. the water comes over the top of Machado down into the wash. The very first rain this year destroyed his property. He has a bridge in order to get to his house, it was destroyed. The County specified in the conditions of approval to the project that the developer is responsible to protect the down-stream properties of diversion of water drainage. Mr. Porter reported that Mr. and Mrs. Ross have filed a claim against the City which is not in proper form and Mr. Porter stated he will have to respond to their attorney. Mr. Porter stated the staff will be researching the matter in preparation of defense of a law suit. John Matson, 3820 Ulla Lane, stated he has the same problem as Mr. Ross and has talked to Mr. Trevino and staff regarding the problem. He has written letters to the County Flood Control, Road Department and Board of Supervisors. The Flood Control Department told him this was a City problem. The Woodhaven Development has not re- sponded to any of his calls or letters. At one time, Woodhaven took a backhoe and moved an earthen dam and released about three (3) feet high of water, approximately 12 feet wide. Mr. Matson stated he did not have this type of a problem during the 1980 floods. - Mr. Porter stated because of our insurance requirements, the City is going to be limited in what it can do until the insurance company can evaluate the situation. The City's hands are somewhat tied because of the City's obligation to cooperate with the insurance carrier and its right to control the litigation. Mr. Torn stated if the Woodhaven Development is required to put in a box culvert under Machado Street, then they would need an encroachment permit from the City. This would appear to be a small lever the City would have. 63 Page eleven City Council Minutes March 8, 1983 PUBLIC COMMENTS - Continued. Thomas Edmundson, 32782 Machado, stated his land is the first land the water hits and he has lost a forty year old tree, two sections of his fence and a lot of his land. Mr. Edmundson stated he has not had problems with water until the development came in. He is looking for some help from the City because they do pay taxes and cannot afford to fight this large development by himself. Mr. Edmundson suggested getting an injunction to stop further building until they resolve this problem. Mark LaPorte, 3860 Ulla Lane, felt until the proper channels are built the problem will only get worse. Mr. LaPorte urged the City staff to determine the ownership of Machado Street and feels Woodhaven will need an encroachment permit to work on Machado Street and feels the encroachment permit should not be issued until there is a guarantee that there will not be any further endangerment to their childrens' health and families' health through the behavior on behalf of the developer towards the downstream property owners. 00 ~ ~ ~ ~ o Mr. Unsworth asked Mr. Porter to advise staff of what they can and cannot do regarding this matter. Mr. Porter stated he would. COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 10:37 P.M. FOR PERSONNEL REASONS. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:20 P.M. Mr. Unsworth stated there were some matters discussed on personnel and Mr. Trevino will make the report. Mr. Trevino reported that effective immediately the following positions will be exempt from Comp Time or Overtime: City Manager, Director of Community Development, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, City Planner, Finance Director, City Clerk, Senior Administrative Assistant, Planning Assistant, Associate Civil Engineer and Building Inspector. These positions will be exempt from comp time or overtime and in lieu of that, five (5) days administrative leave will be given to each of these positions, and the five (5) days will be taken during the calendar year. You automatically start the five days at the first of the year. For the balance of 1983, the positions will have four (4) days administrative leave, and this leave can only be taken on a four hour increment minimum. There is also a question on comp time and accumulative comp time that Council is going to get a further report on, but it was discussed. There was a question on who the Waste Water Treatment Operator reported to and the decision was that he reports to the City Engineer/Director of Public Works when in charge of the Waste Water Treatment Plant. If he is assigned another position or another role then he will be under the particular foreman and the determination to be made by the City Engineer/Public Works Director. There was a question of whether the City has light duty. The consensus of the Council is that the City does not have light duty. The last item discussed concerned an item discussed during mid-year budget review Council discussed the hiring of the two employees that were on a temporary basis, and these positions will be made permanent commencing March 19, 1983. This will start their probation as a permanent employee for a six month stay and they will be permanent providing they pass their probation period. Ms. Valenzuela clarified that the probation periods are 6 months, not one year. Council adjourned to the Redevelopment Agency at 11:24 p.m. Council reconvened at 11:57 p.m. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Mr. MacMurray asked what was the status of the memorial sign for the library. Mr. Rubel reported the sign is finished construction and is receiving final lacquer finishing. Discussion was led on a dedication ceremony with the Interim City Manager to handle the arrangements. 64 Page twelve City Council Minutes March 8, 1983 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - Continued. Mr. MacMurray asked what the status was on the pedestrian bridge walk on the San Jacinto Bridge. After discussion by the Council, Mr. MacMurray stated he will bring this item back up during the up-coming budget session. Ms. Valenzuela thought the City would have received word from the State through the Board of Supervisors whether our resolution for Emergency Funding had been con- sidered, but no word has been received yet. Mr. Torn has received a number of phone calls from Mill Street Residents after the Telephone Company's contractor put in an optic-fiber line and after the work was completed there has been a failure in the patch work. The residents would like the City to take a look at it. - Mr. Torn felt that construction activity adjacent to City maintained dedicated streets is causing undue problems for city traffic. There are two particular sites at Lakecrest and Amber Way. The contractor of the Amber Way project builds some of the houses somewhat in the street and causes a problem for the people who drive the street. On the Condo project on Joy Street, there is a berm about 12 inches high which people have to drive over. Mr. Torn reported he had a conversation with Walt Abraham and both feel they would like to start regular sit-down meetings and talk about some common City problems. These types of meetings were held quarterly in the past, usually on a Friday, for lunch somewhere in the City. Mr. Abraham has suggested the 18th of March if it is available to the group. The meeting was set for March 18th at 12:00 noon at the Dunes. Ms. Valenzuela reported the Downtown Business Association is asking the City send a representative to the Spring Festival on March 23, 24, and 25, for the California Businessman's Association at San Luis Obispo. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY MAC MURRAY, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 12:08 A.M. - ,L ~L~* J N G. UNSWORTH, MAYOR C TY OF LAKE ELSINORE ATTEST: ~~~~~ DEB RAH . HARN ON, CITY C K ...