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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-12-1983 City Council Minutes 76 > MINUTES CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Unsworth at 7:38 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember Torn. ROLL CALL The City Clerk called the roll: PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, UNSWORTH ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: VALENZUELA 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 MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 1. Minutes: a. Special Meeting - March 3, 1983: Approved as presented. b. Regular Meeting - March 22, 1983: Approved as presented. c. Specia] Meeting - March 29, 1983: Approved as presented. 2. Warrant List for March, 1983: Approved warrant numbers 17975 through 18100 and 101 through 128, in the amount of $325,943.78. - 3. Resolution 83-21 - Proclaiming April 17 through 23, 1983, as "Victims' Rights Weekll in the City of Lake Elsinore: Approved. ~1r. Carter felt that Non- Smokers' Rights should also be included in the Resolution. 4. Lake Elsinore Valley Allied Arts request for Waiver of Fees for the use of the Community Center on Tuesday, April 21,1983 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Approved. 5. Elsinore High School Alumni request for Waiver of Fees for the Community Center for an Alumni Dance to be held on Saturday, July 23, 1983, from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Staff requested approval subject to a Clean-up Deposit of $100.00 to be refunded if the Center is left in a clean and orderly condition. Approved. 6. Elsinore Junior High School request for Waiver of Fees for use of the Community Center on April 15, 1983, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Staff requested approval subject to a $100.00 Clean-up Deposit to insure that the Center will be clean. The deposit will be refunded if the center is left in a clean condition. Approved. 7. Lake Elsinore Valley Volunteers request for Waiver of Fees for the Community Center on specific days during the months of April, May and June, 1983. The proceeds of the event will go towards purchasing tables for the Community ... Center. Approved. 8. Claim 83-3 - Adam and Patricia Natalie: Rejected and referred to the City Attorney. 9. Animal Control Activity Report - March, 1983: Accepted as an informational item. 10. Set a. b. c. d. e. for Public Hearing - April 26, 1983: Industrial Project 83-1 - Approved. Zone Change 83-1 - Approved. Conditional Use Permit 83-5 and Commercial Project 83-2 - Approved. Lakeshore Overlay District Ordinance - Approved. Tentative Parcel Map 17616 77 . Page two 'City Council Minutes Apr ill 2, 1983 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued. 11. Set for Public Hearing - May 10, 1983: a. Conditional Use Permit 82-10 and Commercial Project 82-6 - Approved. b. Conditional Use Permit 83-4 - Approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS 31. Conditional Exception Permit 83-2: Winchester Associates - Request to reduce required rear yard setback requirements by two (2) feet. Mayor Unsworth announced this was the time and place for a public hearing pursuant to the application of Winchester Associates for a Conditional Exception Permit 83-2, to reduce required rear yard setback requirements by two (2) feet located at Nashland Avenue near Joy Street. Mr. Torn excused himself from the public hearing because of involvement in the project. ~ l'- l'- '-;) Cl o Mr. Trevino reported the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Exception Permit subject to three (3) conditions. The Commission found the deletion of the two (2) feet on the rear yard setback to be appropriate due to the overall design and configuration of the multi-family project. The City Clerk reported no correspondence had been received regarding the Conditional Exception Permit application. Mayor Unsworth opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. aSking those in favor of the conditional exception permit to speak. No one asked to speak. Mayor Unsworth asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the conditional exception permit. Ter~y Deming, 3560 Raven Drive, spoke in opposition to the project because it is an R-3 Zone and there is only one (1) road accessing the proje~t unless there is another exit to the project. Mr. Trevino stated the only item the Council is addressing is the variance, not density. Mr. Carter felt the property would be landlocked and it goes against the City Pl ans. Mr. Unsworth stated it has been stipulated in the General Plan that there will be a new street going through to Joy Street. Mr. Trevino stated the project is not landlocked because it does have an access. Mayor Unsworth closed the public hearing at 7:49 p.m. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED TO APPROVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION PERMIT 83-2, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A FINDING OF CONFORMITY TO THE GENERAL PLAN. 2. A FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT UPON THE ENVIRONMENT. ..- 3. ISSUANCE OF A CATEGORIAL EXEMPTION. Councilmember Torn abstained from voting on this item. Mayor Unsworth made an announcement that applications have been re-opened for the Neighborhood Watch Volunteer Program for any residents over 21 years of age. Applications are available at City Hall, Sheriff Station and Fire Station. The City is in need of 20 more applicants to start the program. 78 . Page three 'City Council Minutes Apri 1 12, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS 51. Proposed 500 KV Edison Transmission Line Mr. Bill Campbell, Southern California Edison gave a presentation on the scope of the proposed 500 KV Transmission Line and its route. Mr. Campbell stated the City Council supported the KV Line on April 22,1980. Public Hearings have been held and submitted to the Public Utilities Commission. Mr. Campbell expects a completion date in 1984 of the Line. The line will start in the Devers area and end at the Serrano Sub-Station in Orange. This line will supply power to Western Riverside County and enable Edison to purchase economy power from other Western States that they tie into. In Lake Elsinore the line will cross at Highway 74 and down the westerly end of Collier. Mr. Campbell felt not enough consideration has been made to reverse the City's original support of the project. Mr. Campbell stated that written input to the Public Utilities Commission staff on the project was closed March 14, 1983. That was the last public hearing on the environmental supplement. Brian Moca, 28222 Stonehouse Road, Lake Elsinore, representing the Western Riverside County Energy Coalition. Mr. Moca stated the towers for the 500 KV Line are fourteen (14) stories high and 90 feet across at the top. The easement through Lake Elsinore will be 330 feet wide. The initial plans are to place one row of towers and at a later date, add another row within the same easement. In a supplemental Environmental Document it states that to service the need in the Hemet, Perris Valley Area, including Lake Elsinore, a 115 KV line would fit that need to 1996. Mr. Moca discussed the different impacts that would result from the lines, such as fire safety, land use, aesthetics, geology and health on animals and human beings. Mr. Moca stated there are no fences around the towers which cause a safety hazard. The City of San Jacinto, City of Highgrove, many Planning Commissions of other cities have passed resolutions opposing the Transmission Line along with the 68th Democratic Assembly District, Assemblyman Clute have also opposed the Transmission Line. - Bob "Neighbors, 28330 10th Street, Lake Elsinore, President of Warm Springs Homeowners Association spoke in opposition to the Transmission Line because of the following reasons: 1) The visual effects of the towers on the Valley; 2) The height of the towers will hinder fire protection capabilities; 3) Property values will fall and people are interested in improving. the Valley and keeping the rural setting. Jean Ruper, Concerned Citizens United, stated that when the City Council supported the Transmission Line in 1980, it was done prior to the Environmental Studies were made and commended the City Council for reversing their stand and opposing the Transmission Line. Eugene Carter commended the action of the City Council in opposing the 500 KV Transmission Line. He felt it was the first step to an Atomic Plant. - MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED TO REAFFIRM THE ACTION AT THE LAST CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN OPPOSING THE PROPOSED TRANSMISSION LINE. COUNCILMEMBER KNIGHT VOTED NO. Mr. Knight stated the City has annexed areas towards Greenwald and Riverside Street and asked if the Transmission Line would go through the new annexed area. Mr. Campbell stated the Transmission would go through the new annexed area. Mr. Campbell also stated at no time has the Edison Company proposed to build a Nuclea~ Plant in Lake Elsinore. - 52. Conditional Use Permit 77-9: Request for renewal - Quality Home Sales at 31882 Mission Trail, Gynn McCawley. Mr. Trevino recommended approval of the renewal of Conditional Use Permit 77-9 subject to the following conditions: 1. Applicant shall submit to the Design Review Board: a. Exact placement of mobile homes. b. Parking and turning. c. Landscaping. 79 . Page four 'City Council Minutes April 12,1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 52. Conditional Use Permit 77-9 - Continued. 2. Provide a minimum of five (5) paved parking spaces and back-up. 3. All mobile homes to be fully skirted. Mr. Trevino reported that staff feels that if the use is to remain, it is appropriate that the site be upgraded to reflect current area development standards. Staff is requesting permanent locations for mobile home placement, designated and improved parking for five (5) vehicles and adequate landscape plantings. This information should be detailed on a plot plan and presented to the Design Review Board. Mr. Torn stated he did not have a list of conditions which were placed on the original conditional use permit and felt the mobile homes should be new. 00 r-- ~ I""';;) o o MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY THAT THIS ITEM GO BACK TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND THAT A FULL LIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BE GENERATED AND BROUGHT BACK AT THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Mr. Trevino stated as long as the conditional use permit is in the process, he felt there would be no reason to shut the business down. Mr. Torn clarified that this would be without approval and if there are conditions which he can not meet, then the applicant may decide he would not want to operate. 53. Elsinore Valley Community Development Corporation Letter of Support. Mr. Steel reported the Community Development Corporation has sent a letter to the City asking for the City1s support for their use of their funds that were provided by the County Community Development Office. The C.D.C. was awarded a $71,000 Grant from the County for the Thermal Electronics Project whicn ran into difficulty and a portion of the funds were reprogrammed to the Norman Industries Project and the County placed the remainder with the C.D.C. with the provision that they carry out any eligible C.D.C. activities with the consent of the City. The projects proposed are consistent with the City and Redevelopment Agency Goals and the City is not accountable or liable for these funds. Staff recommended approval of the request and asked the Council to direct staff to prepare a letter of support to Riverside County Community Development. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE REQUEST AND DIRECTED STAFF TO PREPARE A LETTER OF SUPPORT_TO THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. 54. Tentative Tract No. 14558 Request for Extension of Time Mr. Trevino recommended the Council concur with the City Attorney's recommendation of denial. Mr. Porter has researched the matter extensively and has concluded that the request for extension of time be denied. Mr. Porter stated that the applicant was not notified of the meetinq and felt the item should be continued for two weeks because the appn cant is entitled to the courtesy of knowing that his item is on the agenda. ..- MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM FOR TWO WEEKS. Mr. Unsworth asked staff to show the locations of projects on a map when the project comes before the City Council. 80 . Page five 'City Counci 1 Mi nutes Apri 1 12. 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 55. Parcel Map 16000. Request for Extension of Time. Mr. Rubel reported that staff has reviewed the request for extension of time and conditions and have made some revisions and additions. Mr. Rubel stated after discussing the conditions with Ms. Farrenburg, it was agreed that Condition # 26 could be deleted. if Condition #25 were revised as follows: Applicant must improve to the centerline of Collier Avenue for the entire frontage on Collier Avenue. From Highway 74 southeasterly, the right-of- way for Collier must be acquired to realign the street. City will negotiate ... with the railroad for acquisition of the necessary right-of-way. Developer must bear the cost of this necessary additional right-of-way for one-half (1/2) street to realign Collier Avenue. This right-of-way acquisition and also the improvement of Collier Avenue must include transition to existing paving at the southeasterly limit of the proposed development. Judy Farrenburg,Warm Springs Associates, 32308 Mission Trail, Lake Elsinore, asked the Council to eliminate conditions 25 and 26. Ms. Farrenburg felt that condition 25 was subjective as to what Caltrans might consider safe. Ms. Farrenburg stated that condition 25 was something that the Warm Springs Associates had volunteered to do after an inspection of the property if it is possible. Ms. Farrenburg felt the City may be conditioning the map with a condition they may not be able to meet because of the negotiations with the Railroad Company. Ms. Farrenburg stated on March 16th she wrote a letter requesting a Study Session be set up with the City to discuss several conditions on Parcel Map 16000 to discuss the improvement of the intersection. Ms. Farrenburg felt if the negotiations with the Railroad Company are not successful. it should not affect the completion of the proposed project. Ms. Farrenburg asked the Council to revise the condition, that the applicant show good faith in attempting to acquire the necessary easements for the improvement of the intersection. Mr. Porter stated the promise to negotiate in good faith in not enforceable. Ms. Farrenburg stated that she has received a letter from the City Engineer from Caltrans stating that Ca1trans is in favor of the intersection improve- ments. - MOVED BY TORN. SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE TIME EXTENSION FOR ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD, DELETING CONDITION #26 AND REVISING CONDITION 25 PER THE CITY ENGINEER. Conditions of approval are as follows: 1. Dedicate right-of-way to provide: a. Riverside Drive - Extension of Central/Highway #74 for 100 feet. right-of-way per Cal-Trans/City requirements. b. 66 feet total on Minthorn. "B" and "C" Streets. c. Collier Avenue - Provide for a 40 foot half street. reserve an additional building setback of 30 feet along Collier. 2. Install improvements to provide: a. Riverside Drive/Highway #74 per City/Cal-Trans requirements. b. Curb and gutter at 22 feet from centerline. sidewalk and standard roadway between gutter lips on Minthorn Street. "B" Street. and "C" Street. - c. Curb and gutter at 38 feet from centerline. sidewalk. and standard roadway from gutter lips to centerline on Collier Avenue. 81 . Page six 'City Council Minutes Apr i 1 12, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 55. Parcel Map 16000, Request for Extension of Time - Continued. 8. 00 l'" 9. f:-.. I""':) 0 0 10. 11. 12. ~ 3. Minimum street grades shall be 0.4%. 4. Install ornamental street lights (make necessary arrangement with Southern California Edison for the installation of these street lights). 5. Provide adequate drainage facilities per City requirements and flood hazard study from Flood Control District. 6. All improvements to be bonded at the time of map recordation. 7. Provide the .City with the letter of water availability from Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District: Riverside Drive shall be aligned to the specifications of the State Department of Transportation and the City Engineer. The developer shall install an on-site sewage treatment facility in accordance with the standards approved by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and the City. The plant shall be controlled and operated by the city. The developer shall establish a special service or assessment district to pay for operation and maintenance of the treatment facility. All improvements to be designed by the developers civil engineer to the specifications of the City. Construction within the limits of the 100 year flood plain as designated by HUD Federal Insurance Maps shall be in accordance with HUD guidelines and standards. 13. ~roject shall comply with all the provisions of Ordinance 603 and 604. 14. Project shall comply with all Riverside County Fire Department Safety requirements. 15. Project shall conform to the Uniform Fire Code Section 13.301. 16. Fire hydrants, shall be spaced 300 feet apart. All requirements of Fire Department shall be complied with. 17. Issuance of a Negative Declaration, with conditions 1-16 as mitigating measures. 18. Authorization to proceed under the 1911 and 1915 Act to establish an assessment district for this property to provide for all off-sjte improvements and a special service district to provide funds for City operation of the sewer treatment plant. 19. Applicant shall form a 1972 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District. 20. Applicant shall form a Road Maintenance Assessment District. 21. Applicant shall deed all ground water rights to the City of Lake Elsinore. 22. Pay all applicable Public Safety Fees. 23. Any existing well site on the subject property be offered for dedication to the City. 24. Applicant shall participate equitably in the cost of signalization of Collier Avenue and Highway 74 intersection. - 82 . P~ge seven 'City Council Minutes April 12, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 55. Parcel Map 16000, Request for Extension of Time - Continued. 25. Applicant must improve to the centerline of Collier Avenue for the entire frontage on Collier Avenue. From Highway 74 southeasterly, the right-of-way for Collier must be acquired to realign the street. City will negotiate with the railroad for acquisition of the necessary right-of-way. Developer must bear the cost of this necessary additional right-of-way for one-half (1/2) street to realign Collier Avenue. This right-of-way acquisition and also the improvement of Collier Avenue must include transition to existing paving at the southeasterly limit of the proposed development. Mr. Torn asked the City Attorney if the Developer were to find out at a later date that they could not meet condition 25, would they have the right to come back to the council and ask for a waiver of the condition. Mr. Porter stated they would have the right. .... Ms. Farrenburg asked what the requirements for the Downer Project were. Mr. Rubel stated he did not know at this time. Mr. Knight felt that this developer should not do any more then the Downer Development was required to do on Collier Avenue. 56. Business License request at 1507 Lakeshore Drive Mr. Trevino reported this item deals with a business license for a palm reading business located at 1507 Lakeshore Drive. Since this business is not listed in the municipal code, a subjective determination must be made. In discussion with City Attorney, City Attorney feels that this use is similar to the businesses or enterprises listed as allowed uses in this zone. Mr. Torn asked if the Council has control over signs that are put up and their color combinations. Mr. Trevino felt a condition could be attached ... that the building and character of the lakeshore could be maintained. Mr. Torn stated as a change of use from a residence to a business, will the owners be required to go through the process of upgrading restroom facilities, street improvements and the other things a commercial building would be required to put in. Mr. Porter did not think the City could require upgrading of the building, because they are not required to get approvals to use the building. Mr. Trevino stated the building is presently in the C-1 Zone. Mr. Crowe, Butterfield Surveys, stated that it was his understanding of the Building Code, that when a use change occurs in a residence to a commercial use even though the zoning is in order, that a building must be brought up to commercial standards. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR, SUBJECT TO A CONDITION THAT ANY SIGNS TO BE PLACED ON THE PREMISES BE APPROVED BY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD BECAUSE OF THE PARTICULAR NATURE OF THE PROPOSED USE AND THAT THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT BE DIRECTED TO LOOK INTO THE UPGRADING THAT MAY BE REQUIRED AND THAT NO BUSINESS LICENSES BE ISSUED UNTIL THE REPORT IS BROUGHT BACK TO THE COUNCIL. Louie Mitchell stated there will be one sign where the Building Commissioner will say its official.There will be no signs painted on the walls of the house or the side, and the color of the house will remain the same. .... COUNCIL CONCURRED TO BREAK AT 10:27 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:35 P.M. M3 . Page eight 'Clty Council Minutes April 12, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 57. Melvin Garrison request for use of Frontier Street for Soap Box Derby Mr. Trevino stated he recommends the Council hold-over this item for further information and answer any questions that may arise and come back to the City Council. The request is for use of Frontier Street for a Soap Box Derby Race on July 4, 1983, and to use Frontier Street for practice sessions on at least two other occasions to be decided on by April 12, 1983. Since the request is very limited in information and, a whole host of problems could arise were a decision to be made tonight. Some of the problems that the City Engineer and the Community Development Director foresee deal with the height of the summer season (July 4th), closure of streets during that period and potential liability. Mr. Unsworth suggested staff investi~ate alternate routes. Mr. Trevino will place this on the next City Council Agenda. ,.--. ~ ~ ~ ~ Q Q MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION, TO HOLD-OVER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, BECAUSE THIS IS A PROJECT FOR THE YOUTH AND SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAPPEN, STAFF IS TO WORK WITH THE GROUP. 58. Alley Improvement between Davis Street and Townsend Street, West of Davis Street Mr. Rubel reported that staff recommends approval of the City participating in the cost of paving one-half of the 17-1/2 foot wide alley, for a distance of 150 feet; and the City Council to indicate if they desire to remove the trees on the south side of the alley along the side of the first 50 foot wide lot. ----- Mr. Knight indicated he would not like to see the trees removed and felt that 14.5 feet of alley would be adequate for service trucks and fire trucks. Mr. Torn stated he had a problem with the city being involved in the alley improvement when the streets are in need of repair. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY THAT THE CIJY COUNCIL DOES NOT GO ALONG WITH THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION, BUT WOULD ENCOURAGE THE PROPERTY OWNERS TO HAVE AN OWNER-SUPPORTED TYPE OF PAVING AND COME BACK TO THE CITY COUNCIL. 59. Railroad Canyon Road Improvement Mr. Rubel reported that the State FAU program representative and Harry Schuler of the County Transportation Commission are convinced that Lake Elsinore should re-schedule all their five year FAU grant funding for reconstructing a portion of Railroad Canyon Road this 83-84 fiscal year, in the amount of $158.000. When preliminary plans and a cost estimate are ready, a formal application can be made to the State for release of FAU grant funding. The application will be brought to the City Council prior to submittal. The estimated cost to the City to prepare plans and specifications is $12,000. The tentative completion date for the work is November 30, 1983. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO: 1) AUTHORIZE A REVISION TO THE COUNCIL APPROVED PLAN FOR EXPENDITURE OF LAKE ELSINORE FIVE YEAR FEDERAL AID URBAN (FAU) FUND ALLOCATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000, AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF RAILROAD CANYON ROAD AND TO ENTER INTO THE NECESSARY CONTRACTS AS PRO- POSED. tj4 . . P.age ni ne City Council Minutes April 12,1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 60. Proposals for Storm Drainage Improvement Plans - Lakeshore Drive, north of Riverside Drive to County Line. Mr. Rubel reported the City entered into an agreement in 1980 with Petro1ane Inc. and Petrolane Properties Inc. to delay storm drainage improvements until such time as the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District installed their 81" Storm Drain Facility. The City will not bear any cost to prepare the plans and supporting documents nor will the City pay for the construction of said storm drain. All payments will be made by Petrolane Properties Inc. Staff recommends that Council authorize staff to obtain proposals for the preparation of improvement plans and specifications and the studies needed for identification of the reimbursement area and the benefit. - MOVED BY MAC MURRAY, SECONDED BY TORN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO OBTAIN PROPOSALS FOR THE PREPARATION OF IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND THE STUDIES NEEDED FOR IDENTIFICATION OF THE REIMBURSE- MENT AREA AND THE BENEFIT. 61. Agreement between City of Lake Elsinore and Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for Plan Checking Services. Mr. Rubel reported that cities within the County of Riverside utilize the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District staff to provide the expertise to identify potential flood hazard conditions that may exist or be created by the proposed developments and to suggest solutions to the problems. At this time the City of Lake Elsinore has no Master Plan of Storm Drains and it is felt by staff that this will lay the ground work for future studies by Riverside County for the City of Lake Elsinore. There is no financial impact to the City. All fees will be borne by the landowner/ developer as established in the fees set by the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Mr. Torn- asked what the impact would be on the city's processing time. - Mr. Rubel stated he did not feel it would hold up any developers and Mr. Riley stated that the average turn-around time for the city in processing plans is 45 days, the County's turn-around time is 30 days. Mr. Torn asked questions regarding the proposed fee schedule and stated if there are costs which exceed the proposed fees, that staff bring back a revised schedule. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE SIGNING OF THE AGREEMENT AND ADOPT THE FEE SCHEDULE AS PRESENTED FOR THE TIME BEING. Mr. Porter suggested that staff bring back to the City Council a resolution establishing these fees or such fees as the City is going to adopt. This way the City will be able to include in its fees any overhead administrative charge of forwarding and receiving maps. 62. Water Well Report Mr. Rubel reported that the water analysis on the recently approved Water Well Project indicates presence of excessive iron and manganese. The major issues to be evaluated in connection with the City Well Development are: 1) Water treatment needed and the cost, 2) Connection into existing distribution system, pipe extensions needed and the cost; 3) Cost of pump and motor unit needed for the permanent operation of the well and discharge into the City system; and 4) Well site improvements proposed and the cost. Staff feels strongly that the iron and manganese problem will not persist and that after pumping for a period of time, the concentration of these two constituents will fall within the allowable limits. - Mr. Knight felt that to get the well into full operation would be too high a 'cost to pay. Mr. Torn felt that to find out if the iron and manganese concentrates could be reduced would only be $2,500. If the concentrates can be reduced then the estimated cost to install permanent pump and motor unit and improve the well site would be $50,000, in addition to the cost of well construction. M:l P.age ten City Council Minutes April 12,1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 62. Water Well Report - Continued. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ACQUIRE AND INSTALL A TEMPORARY SMALL PUMP IN THE CITY WELL TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WATER QUALITY MONITORING WITH A COST NOT TO EXCEED $2,500. Counci1member Knight voted no. 63. Location of City Hall Base Station for Communication Radios Mr. Rubel recommended the Council approve the relocation of radio base station from the City Clerk's Office to the Engineering Office. The Engineering office is a more central location since the Public Works Director, Engineering and Building staff must continually communicate with their field staff. There will be a minor cost to extend control wires from the City Clerk's Office to the Engineering Office. .oX) l'- l'- '~ Cl o MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE RELOCATION OF RADIO BASE STATION FROM THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE TO THE ENGINEERING OFFICE. 64. Water Rate Revision. Mr. Ronnow reported that based on the continued uncertainties of the water fund, staff feels that some action should be taken to improve the condition of the water fund and alleviate the potential burden on the General Fund for next year. An area study was performed of seven (7) area agencies comparing residential and larger meters. The increase would amount to approximately 29% to the residential users with a net increase of 21% to 22% in revenue next year. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEDE WITH WATER RATE REVISION FOR RESIDENTIAL USERS, BASED ON AREA AVERAGES AND SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Mr. Carter stated he did not see the issue of wholesale rates from Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District. Mr. Carter feels the City is getting short-changed because other businesses are also getting the wholesale rate. Mr. Carter felt the City should be utilizing the wells in the lake to get water. Mr. Unsworth asked Mr. Carter who owns the wells. Mr. Carter stated the State of California owns the wells. Mr. Unsworth asked staff to look into seeing if the State wells are available to the City. 65. Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District Mr. Steel reported the City Council has at times expressed interest in forming a Landscaping and Lighting District to pay for street lighting and related costs. All new tract maps are conditioned with the requirement that the developer establish a Landscaping and Lighting District. Staff recommends the Council authorize staff to select a consultant engineer to form a Landscaping and Lighting District. - MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SELECT A CONSULTANT ENGINEER AND BRING THIS ITEM BACK TO CITY COUNCIL AT THE NEXT MEETING. 66. Time Extensions for Tentative Tract Maps Mr. Trevino reported the City Attorney has drafted ordinances regarding changes in State law whichallow the City to provide longer extension periods for tentative tract maps. Mr. Porter discussed' this matter with both Planning and Engineering Departments and, the Staff recommends that the expiration periods and extension periods be the same for tract maps and for parcel maps, and that the expiration periods be 36 months with extensions not exceeding 24 months. Mr. Torn stated he would like to see the expiration period be 24 months and the extensions not to exceed 36 months. This would give the City more flexibility in adding new conditions of approval, if needed, on expiring maps. Council concurred to have the City Attorney bring the item back to Council. ~ti Rage eleven . City Council Minutes April 12, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 67. Change in Existing Cardroom Ordinance Mr. Trevino stated he has been asked by the Mayor to submit to the Council suggested changes in our existing cardroom ordinance. Specifically, some of the changes deal with the language regarding the issuance of some licenses, i.e.: inhabitants as opposed to registered voters. Some other changes deal with the fees and requirements pertaining to hotels and motels. Staff feels that based on the fact that such an important change as this needs special attention and handling, it is staff's recommendation that we be ... allowed to conduct a complete study with the assistance of the City Attorney and return back to the Council. Mr. Unsworth recommended that while this study takes place, a study session be held on it. Council concurred to set a study session after the April 20th, Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 7:00 p.m. 68. Ordinance No. 668 - Second Reading. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO READ 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 SECTION 13.09.015 TO THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING FOR A PROCEDURE AND CHARGE IN THE EVENT WATER SERVICE IS RE-ESTABLISHED WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 668. Av"ES :- KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, UNSWORTH NOES: NONE ABSENT: VALENZUELA, - 69. Butterfield School Construction/Cooperation with Elsinore Union Schoo~ District. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE ITEM TO 7:00 P.M. ON APRIL 20TH, 1983, WHEN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS ADJOURNED. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ken Staller, 32767 Stoneman Street, Lake Elsinore, Co-Chairman of the Lake Elsinore Interest League, which is opposing the proposed location of the Regional Sewer Treatment Plant. Mr. Staller stated a petition was given to the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District with over 4,000 signatures which suggested a relocation site for the Sewer Treatment Plant. It was suggested to use the present sewer treatment site which is serving Lake Elsinore and transport the effluent to -the north side of the freeway at Nichols Road, which would make a beautiful golf course. Mr. Staller stated he would like the City's support in bending E.V.M.W.D. in their site location. The group is presently pursuing recall of the E.V.M.W.D. Board Members unless they come up with a new site location. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS .... Mr. Trevino reported he has received a letter from the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District informing us that they have instructed Montgomery Engineers that the District was terminating participation with reference to the project. This would be effective May 8th, in the event the City of Lake Eslinore has not chosen to contractually participate in the project. They would like a formal signing ceremony by April 15th. LV.M.H.n. has sent the City an ordinance they would like the Council to adoptcbarging $1,400 for hook-up fees. ~ r-- r-. '-;) Q o - tjl' Page twelve City Council Minutes April 12, 1983 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - Continued. Mr. Torn stated the City is participating in the capacity of the plant, the grant funding not only includes the capacity in the plant, but also the collection system to get the sewage from Lakeland Village to the plant. Mr. Torn cannot see the City paying to move sewage from the County area to the plant. Mr. Trevino stated he has received a telephone call from Mr. John Brown, Attorney for E.V.M.W.D., and he will be in to discuss the scope of the operation with him. The issue of the fees for the plant needs to be discussed along with the nomination of five people to the Blue Ribbon Committee in order to review alter- native sites for the location of the sewer plant. Mr. Unsworth clarified that the $1,400 hook-up charge is proposed for the additional one million gallon plant. Each item will be discussed separately by the City Council. Signing of the contract with Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District. Mr. Torn stated the Council determined that Mr. Unsworth and himself would sit on a committee with representatives from the Water District and Supervisor Abraham, and the main intention was to report back to the Council, with the Council to make decisions. Mr. Torn stated the letter which was received from the Water District was in very strong language and stated if the City does not sign by April 15th, then the Water District will tell the Engineers to terminate the project. Mr. Torn felt the Council needs to sit down with Dwight French and with Gene Nazarek to find out what the City's involvement through the contract will mean. Mr. Torn felt a study session is needed prior to the signing of the contract. Council concurred to have Mr. Dwight French continue reviewing the contracts and to be ready to meet at 6:00 p.m. on April 20th, to bring the Council up to date on the entire issue. Mr. Torn felt the Council should establish if and when they desire additional capacity with regard to the Water District request that the City adopt the $1400 hook-up fee for the additional million gallon plant. ~k. Unsworth asked the Council to appoint one citizen individually to the: Bl ue Ribbon Committee. The Councilmembers should give the names to Mr. Trevino. Mr. Trevino voiced concern over the Sewer Plant issue and feels the City has not been given adequate information. Mr. Trevino stated that Mr. Brown felt that if the plant is not built it would have negative impacts on the Valley. Ms. Harrington reported if the Council is desirous of placing any items on the November Ballot the deadline would be August 2nd. The City Attorney and City Clerk will be working together on deadlines for arguments and analysis before that time. Mr. Ronnow asked the Council to set the first budget study session for April 28th, at 7:00 p.m. Council concurred. Mr. Knight asked that the grass in the City Park which is being renovated, should be cut down. Mr. Knight suggested the City look into advertising in the form of signs on the buses, taxi cabs and wondered if the local businesses would be in favor of this without making the buses disgraceful. Mr. Torn asked if the Council would be directing staff to put this on the L.E.T.S. agenda and researching it to look into advertising as a revenue generator to also look at a way to enhance ridership, through an exchange of books of tickets for instance, that the merchants might hand out. Council concurred to have staff research the matter and bring it back on the L.E.T.S. agenda. Mr. Knight read a letter addressed to Ms. Valenzuela from the Riverside County Planning Department regarding the West Riverside Landfill Feasibility Study. Mr. Richards, Deputy Planning Director, felt the needed information for the April 27th meeting could not be compiled by that time and has requested a continuance to June 1, 1983. It is anticipated that the hearing will be automatically continued on April 27th to June 1,1983. Mr. Knight reported that Ms. Valenzuela stated there will be a public hearing in May concerning the landfill. fj~ Page thirteen City Council Minutes Apr ill 2, 1 983 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - Continued. Mr. MacMurray asked if staff is on top of the fee collecting from Rightway Chemical. Mr. Trevino stated he has not worked on the item, but will be meeting with Mr. Rubel to discuss it. Mr. Torn stated he has been made aware of a LAFCO hearing on Thursday and the four water districts in the area have been invited and believes the City has not been invited regarding creating spheres of influence for water and service provisions. Mr. Torn felt the City should be represented by staff at the meeting, and LAFCO should be made aware even though the City is not a water district, the City is in the water and sewer business. - Mr. Torn stated the Tire business on Collier has added more signs claiming a 50% off sale. Mr. Torn asked if there is a way of eliminating the business. Mr. Porter stated he has talked to the Code Enforcement Officers on the problem and it appears that they are properly zoned and suggested they look into the General Plan designation for the area to see what the proposed zoning would be for the area, so that some type of amoritization period could be provided to get it out as a non-conforming use in the future. Mr. Torn stated the Downtown Revitalization has not met in some time and asked staff to find an early date in May and schedule a time. Mr. Torn reported from time to time there have been discussions on establishing a Congress of Local Governments to include the two water districts, two school boards, Park and Recreation District and the County. This would be for long-range planning on different items and he would like something scheduled before summer starts, on a quarterly basis, starting in May. Mr. Torn will be bringing back some ground rules for a meeting in May. Mr. Unsworth reported that there will be a meeting on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Butterfield School regarding the flooding of the lake. State and Federal legislators have been invited. Mr. Cook has requested a City bus at 11 :00 a.m. on Saturday at Butterfield School to take the group of legislators on a tour around the lake. Mr. Porter stated the liability to the City would be no different than if the bus was on a regular route. Mr. Trevino stated this could be handled administratively with the L.E.T.S. Chairman. - ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 12:30 A.M., TO APRIL 14TH AT 7:00 P.M. j!J, 1~~ J HN G. UNSWORTH, MAYOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ATTEST: ~~~~ A~~ ~ D--BDRAH A. --HA ~~ N, C !TV - - -RK .. .....