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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-14-1983 City Council Minutes 119 MINUTES CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Unsworth at 7:33 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Unsworth. ROLL CALL The City Clerk called the roll: ~ t-- t-- -0 ~ ~ PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: Interim City Manager/Community Development Director Trevino, City Attorney Porter, City Clerk Harrington, Public Works Director/City Engineer Rubel, and Finance Director Ronnow. CONSENT CALENDAR MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEMS 2 AND 11. l. Minutes: a. May 24, 1983 - Regular Meeting: Approved as presented. b. May 25, 1983 - Study Session: Approved as presented. c. June 1, 1983 - Study Session: Approved as presented. d. June 1, 1983 - Study Session: Approved as presented. 2. Warrant List - May, 1983 - Removed from the Consent Calendar. 3. County Housing Authority request to use Community Center: Approved request for June 29, July 5 and July 6, 1983 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in order to process applications for low income housing units in the City. 4. Lake Elsinore Valley Allied Arts request to use Community Center: Approved use for July 9, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. and July 10, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5. California Fashions request to hold Sidewalk Sale, 106 N. Main Street: Approved request for June 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and June 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. subject to Mr. Arroyo meeting with the City Engineer, or his designee, regarding the placement of racks on the sidewalks and allowing for pedestrian traffic. 6. Amendment to contract between City and Chamber of Commerce, FY 82/83: Approved amendment to Chamber contract and advance of $5,500 for 4th of July and Centennial Day Fireworks. 7. Resolution No. 83-37: Approved Resolution No. 83-37 finding and declaring that the provision of low and moderate income housing outside the project area is of benefit to the project area. I 8. Acceptance of Street Dedication Deeds from Butterfield Savings and Loan: Council approved the acceptance of the Grant Deeds from Butterfield Savings and Loan for street right-of-way at the commercial project at Riverside Drive and Lakeshore Drive with recording after encumbrances are removed as recommended by the City Attorney. 9. Repair of Flint Street from Main Street to Spring Street: Authorized staff to rebuild Flint Street with desert mix from Main Street to Spring Street utilizing City personnel and equipment. 120 Page two City Council Minutes June 14, 1983 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued. 10. Resurvacing of Limited Street from Main Street to Spring Street: Council authorized staff to arrange for resurfacing of Limited Street from Main Street to Spring Street and installation of the curb return at the southeast corner of Main Street and Limited Street. 11. Left Hand Turn Lane on Main Street at Sumner Street: Removed from the Consent Calendar. 12. Request for Unused Portion of Funds/Zone Change: Council authorized the refund ... of $700.00 to Messrs. Manfredi and Summers as the unused portion of their zone change fee. 13. Authorization to acquire as Asphalt Burner: Council authorized the expenditure up to $200.00 for an asphalt burner. 14. Animal Control Monthly Report - May, 1983: Received and filed. 15. Set for Public Hearing - June 28, 1983: a. Tentative Tract Map 19357 and Conditional Exception Permit 83-5 - Approved. 16. Set for Public Hearing - July 21, 1983: a. Tentative Tract Map 17413 - Approved. b. Zone Change 83-2 - Approved. c. Conditional Use Permit 83-6 and Conditional Exception Permit 83-4 - Approved. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 2. Warrant List - May, 1983: Mr. Knight asked for clarification on Warrant No. 18283 for Election Expenses. Ms. Harrington explained the invoice had not been paid for the 1982 Election and it was through an audit on Martin and Chapman ~o. that the error was found. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY TORN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO.2, WARRANT LIST. --- 11. Left Hand Turn Lane on Main Street at Sumner Street: Discussion was led on the possible advantages of the left turn lane v/hen Pottery Street is closed and the benefits of deleting the left turn lane at this time. Council concurred to have the turn lane ~sandb1asted out at this time. COUNCIL CONCURRED TO ADJOURN TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 7:40 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:08 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS 31. Lakeshore Overlay District Ordinance Council concurred to hold this public hearing on June 28, 1983, with the Interim City Manager to set up a study session with the committee regarding the Lakeshore Overlay District Ordinance. BUSINESS ITEMS 51. Commercial Project 83-4: Elsinore Ecology Center Mr. Trevino gave background information on the Commercial Project 83-4 recommending approval based on nine (9) Design Review Board conditions. Mr. Trevino read the recommended conditions. Mr. Torn verified with Mr. Trevino that restroom facilities are a basic requirement. Mr. Taylor stated the only way to put in restroom facilities would be to install a holding tank or have portable restrooms. Mr. Trevino stated the building does not meet the goals of the Redevelopment Agency and the Agency would have to waive their standards. ... MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY TORN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO SEND THE ITEM BACK TO STAFF AND HAVE IT RETURN TO THE CITY COUNCIL IN TWO (2) WEEKS. 121 Page three City Council Minutes June 14, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 52. Alongi Request to defer Street Improvement Mr. Rubel gave background information on Mr. Alongi's request to defer the street improvements along the Country Club Blvd. .frontage of the three (3) lots and staff's recommendation to enter into an agreement with Mr. Alongi to provide for possible reimbursement to Mr. Alongi, for off-site improvements on the opposite side of the centerline along Mill Street. Mr. Torn felt that the improvements should be put in upon demand of the City if Council approves the request to defer the improvements. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ALLOW STAFF TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS ALONG COUNTRY CLUB BOULEVARD WITH THE STANDARD AGREEMENT. ~ r-... t-- "':J ~ .~ 53. Engineering Proposal for Storm Drainage Plans and Study on Lakeshore Drive northwest of Four Corners. Mr. Rubel gave background information on the engineering proposal for the Storm Drainage Plans and Study recommending that the firm of Zimmerman and Associates be accepted to determine a benefit assessment for and preparing plans and specifications for the extension of a stor~ drain in Lakeshore Drive, northwesterly of Four Corners. Mr. Torn asked if the County has been contacted regarding the drainage in the area of Four Corners and encouraged to participate in the extension of the storm drain. Mr. Torn suggested the bids be held until the County becomes involved. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO CONTINUE UNTIL THE COUNTY CAN BE CONTACTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRM1. 54. Senior Home Repair Program Mr. Trevino gave background information in the Senior Home Repair Program and a summary of past program :.activities. Mr. Trevino recommended the agreement between the City and Riverside County Housing Authority be approved. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE AND THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE SENIOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM SERVICES IN 1983-84 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,500. 55. Request from Redevelopment Agency to establish Redevelopment Revolving Fund, Resolution No. 83-38. Mr. Trevino gave background information on the need to establish a Redevelopment Revolving Fund. Mr. Trevino recommended approval of the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 83-38 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LAW. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 83-38. 56. Outflow Channel Properties/Accept Deeds Mr. Trevino gave background information on the grant deeds and recommended the Council accept the Deeds @n Parcel Numbers, 374-072-010 and 377-232-003. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ACCEPT GRANT DEEDS ON PARCEL NUMBER 374-072-010 - JARO AND OLGA BARBENEC AND PARCEL NUMBER 377-232-003 - ALBERT LE GAVE. 122'- Page four City Council Minutes June 14,1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 57. Outflow Channel Acquisition Mr. Trevino gave background information on the need for the outflow channel acquisitions and the need for ingress and egress to the channel. Mr. Trevino recommended the Council authorize the City Attorney to commence eminent domain proceedings on the following properties: Assessor's Parcel Numbers 374-072-005, 374-072-004 and 374-061-008. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO COMMENCE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS ON THE THREE PROPERTIES. - 58. Public Hearing on Tentative Map Approvals Mr. Porter recommended the Council adopted the proposed ordinance requiring public hearings for approval of tentative maps, which would be in fact formalizing the present practice. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO READ BY TITLE ONLY. The City Clerk read the title: ORDINANCE NO. 670 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 16.24.105 TO THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE MAPS. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY TORN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 670. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NONE NONE - 59. Renewal of Lease - Parks and Recreation District Mr. Trevino gave background information on the request from the Parks and Recreation District and recommended the lease agreement be approved on a month to month basis and reviewed after three months. Mr. Fry, Parks and Recreation District, stated the District is desirous of continuing the lease of the Community Center Facilities. The District's Summer Program is underway and would not like to move at this time. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY TORN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT ON A MONTH TO MONTH BASIS AND REVIEW THE AGREEMENT AT THE END OF THREE MONTHS IN ORDER TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE LEASE SHOULD BE RE- NEWED AGAIN. 60. City Well - Progress Report Mr. Rubel gave a brief status report on the City Well Project stating a pump has been installed and began pumping on June 10th. The water discharged from the well ;'s to be sampl ed over a two or three month period. Mr. Rubel stated the quality of the water appears excellent and'should be receiving a report on a sample taken soon. ... Mr. Mac Murray spoke regarding the bid amounts received by McCalla Brothers. Mr. Mac Murray felt the Filtering System proposed in the amount of $90,000 should not be necessary provided adequate initial pumping is done prior to the hOOk-up into the City Lines. Mr. Mac Murray stated with careful re- viewing of the proposed fees the final hook-up of the City Well should only cost approximately $89,560. Mr. Mac Murray recommended the City put the services of hooking up the well out to bid. 00 f'e l"'- '~ o Q 123 Page five City Council Minutes June 14,1983 OFF-AGENDA BUSINESS ITEMS 61. Resolution establishing a basis for requesting relief for City Costs resulting from the recent flooding and designating Interim City Manager as applicant authorized agent for obtaining Federal Financing Assistance. Mr. Trevino reported since the President declared this area a Presidential Disaster, the City of Lake Elsinore is eligible for receiving 75% of costs they have incurred as a result to damage of roads and buildings. The resolution is required designating someone to sign as the authorized agent. RESOLUTION NO. 83-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A BASIS FOR REQUESTING RELIEF FOR CITY COSTS RESULTING FROM THE RECENT FLOODING AND DESIGNATING ROBERT TREVINO, INTERIM CITY MANAGER, AS APPLICANT AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR OBTAINING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER PUBLIC LAW 288, 93RD CONGRESS. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 83-39. 62. Agreement for 1983 Lake Pumping Project Mr. Porter reported on May 24th, Council authorized the Mayor to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement similar to the one approved for the 1980 Flood Pumping Program. The State sent the City a new Hold Harmless Agreement on May 31st which was unacceptable to the City. The Agreement made the City and the County responsible for any damage which would have occured between the City and the Pacific Ocean. A meeting of the different governmental agencies was held in Sacramento to solve the Hold Harmless Agreement problems. A revised agreement was prepared_. which was accepted to the agencies. In the agreement the City agrees to indemnify the State of any property claims within the corporate limits of the City and claims for breach of the Tilley Agreement. Mr. Porter recommended the Council authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with the word "Except" to be deleted from paragraphs 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10 by the City Attorney. Mr. Porter reported there was a letter in the newspaper blaming the City for the delay in the pumping of the lake, the City had responded to all requests of the State immediately and the only reason for the delay was to get a favorable hold harmless agreemeDt from the State. The State is the lead agency in the project and a permit must be obtained from the Regional Water Control Board. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETHEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE WITH THE DELETION OF THE WORQ" "EXCEPT" IN PARAGRAPHS 4, 5, 6, 9 AND 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS Hal Kempe, 15177 Lincoln, Lake Elsinore, stated there is a traffic hazard at the intersection of Lincoln and Machado Streets and would like the tree that is located there removed. Mr. Kempe asked why the City put in fill on Lakeshore Drive where the pumps are located. Mr. Rubel stated the road had deteriorated to such an extent that the road needed to be repaired. Mr. Rubel stated this amount of fill was necessary to repair the road and make it safe for traffic. Mr. Porter stated he did not feel the fill and repair of the road caused any problems. Eugene Carter, 109 N. Lowell, Lake Elsinore, stated there are three (3) wells in the lake owned by the State. The water pumped from the lake was cleaner than the water the residents receive today. Mr. Carter recommended the City contact the State regarding the well sites. Mr. Unsworth asked Mr. Carter to share his information on the well sites with the City Engineer. Mr. Carter refused to share this infor- mation and asked the Council to give him a letter so that he could take it to Sacramento, regarding obtaining at least one of the well sites. 124 Page six City Council Minutes June 14, 1983 PUBLIC C~MENTS Paul Baccus, 31190 Riverside Drive, Lake Elsinore, asked the Council if the other boards and commissions of the City can have a section for Public Comments. Mr. Porter stated the boards and commissions can have a public comment section if they desire. There are no provisions in the governmental code which require a public comments section. Mr. Baccus asked how committees and commissions are formed, more specifically the Lakeshore Overlay Committee. Mr. Unsworth stated it was a group of people which formed the committee, the committee was not formed by the City. ... Patrick Callahan, 1402 Lakeshore Drive reported the 25 mi1e-an-hour speed sign was down on Lakeshore Drive approximately 150' west of Davis Street. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Mr. Knight stated he would like to get a dance license for the Jubilee Celebration for July 1st and 2nd. Mr. Trevino will work with Counci1member Knight and bring back to the Council. Mr. Knight asked staff for information regarding the lighting of Swick Park. Mr. Rubel reported the contract for Swick Park provided for lighting on the Little League Field. A change order was approved for additional lighting on the Senior League Field however staff feels the bid received from the contractor was too high for the work to be performed. Mr. Knight asked Mr. Porter where the City stands on the Tilley Agreement. Mr. Porter stated the Tilley Agreement was the subject of much discussion after the 1980 floods and it was discussed that the pumping would not be in breach of the contract. in an amendment to the agreement which was proposed at that time. Negotiations have been reinstated for the amendment to the agreement. Mr. Carter stated there is a section of the Tilley Agreement, page 17 ,.articles 17 and 18 which refer.s to private or public nuisances. Mr. Carter asked the Council r permission to show a film in three or four weeks of a Council meeting which took place six or seven years ago. Mr. Unsworth directed Mr. Carter to discuss the matter with Mr. Trevino. - Mr. Knight stated lately there are a large number of dogs running lose in the City. Council concurred to set Wednesday, June 15th, at 5:30 p.m. as the next Budget Study Session. Mr. MacMurray read a petition signed by a number of Lake Elsinore Village Residents asking Mr. Trevino be retained as City Manager. Discussion was led on adjusting the hours of the Animal Control Officer in order to control violations occuring during the off-hours. Ms. Valenzuela reported that if a site is selected for a Solid Waste Landfill without any input from the residents of Lake Elsinore. we may have to face the fact of hauling all our waste to El Prado or Alberhill. A meeting is scheduled for August 3rd at 9:30 a.m. in Riverside at the Rivers~de Planning Commission and suggested letters be sent to the Planning Commission regarding what the residents would want and need. All letters should be submitted by July 30th. Mr. Unsworth stated the City is trying to start the Neighborhood Watch Program and the City is looking for two more people in order to get the program started. People cap sign up at City Hall, Fire Department or Sheriff's Department. - l\DJOURNMENT MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:38 P.M. Ilf) fL ~ Yv~.p( ~ ... JO~N G. UNSWORTH, MAYOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ATTEST: 4'~~ DEBO AH A. H"ARRI GTON, Y CLERK