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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-23-1983 City Council Minutes I"' , MINUTES CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 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. ~ t"- l'- '-:> Q o ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Also present were: City Manager Trevino, City Attorney Porter, City Engineer/ Public Works Director Rubel, Finance Director Ronnow and City Clerk Harrington. PRESENTATIONS City Clerk Harrington administered the Oath of Office and introduced the new City Clerk, Jo Ann Money, who assumed the duties"oof City Clerk at 7:36 p.m. Mayor Unsworth presented Deborah Harrington with a Certificate of Appreciation for her past services as City Clerk. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Unsworth presented a Proclamation congratulating the Lake Elsinore Little League team, their manager and coach, on winning the 1983 Area II Championship. Council recessed at 7:40 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:42 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed for further discussion and consideration: Items 4, 6, 7 and 8. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY TORN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR. 1 . M i nu tes : a. August 9, 1983 - Regular Meeting - Approved as presented. b. August 11,1983 -Adjourned Regular Meeting - Approved as presented. 2. Building Division Monthly Activity Report - July, 1983 - Accepted as Infor- mational item. 3. Lions Club Request - Approved request to change date for use of City Park from October 2, 1983 to October 9, 1983 for White Cane Breakfast. 4. Use of Gazebo - Bernadette Mook - Removed from Consent Calendar. 5. Lions Club Request - Approved request to use Swick Field on September 9, 10,11, 16, 17 and 18,1983, for Lake Elsinore Soft Ball Association Annual Fast Pitch Tournament, and waived all fees. Request to serve beer denied. 6. Neighborhood Watch Program - Removed from Consent Calendar. 7. Resolution of Support for Department of Housing and Community Development Grant - Removed from Consent Calendar. lltJ Page two City Council Minutes August 23, 1983 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued. 8. Memorandum of Understanding between Public Employees Association and Resolu- tions setting Compensation of Certain Officers and Compensation Schedules for all Classes of Employment in City Service - Removed from consent calendar. 9. Claim 83-20 - Late claim application - Rodriguez Disposal - Rejected and Referred to City Attorney. 10. Set for Public Hearing - September 27, 1983 - Approved. a. Conditional Use Permit 83-9 - Ultralight Air Park b. Conditional Use Permit 83-10 - Auto Repair Operation c. Conditional Use Permit 83-11 - Mobile Home Sales Lot and Office, d. Tentative Parcel Map 19335 - ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 4. Request to Use Gazebo - City Park - August 27; 1983 - Bernadette Mook Mr. Torn stated he felt this was the kind of use the Park and Gazebo were intended for, as in the case of other City facilities. John Porter agreed that the use was appropriate but questioned whether the City wanted to be- come involved in the booking or scheduling of various portions of City Park. Council might consider the administrative problems involved in scheduling this type of facility., Ms. Valenzuela stated that she feels very strongly that this facility was ..built for the citizens and they should be encouraged to use it. She feels . there is a need to schedule the facilities to insure that they have mOAimum usage and don't just deteriorate. ' Mr. Trevino suggested that staff prepare an ordinance covering this type of scheduling of City facilities. Mr. Unsworth commented that any ordinance in the future should include all City facilities and should give Council some guidelines and executive abil ities. - MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR USE OF THE GAZEBO ON AUGUST 27, 1983 AND INSTRUCT CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE COVERING THE SCHEDULING OF CITY FACILITIES. 6. Neighborhood Watch Program Ms. Valenzuela reported that on August 18, 1983, the :Neighborhood Watch group had their first meeting. At that time, it was noted that the Program requirements were that only persons residing within the City Limits of Lake Elsinore could be involved in this program. Ms. Valenzuela stated that she would like to have this changed to read that the cars will only patrol in the City but volunteers can be recruited from the County area. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO CHANGE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM TO STATE THAT THE CARS WILL PATROL ONLY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF LAKE ELSINORE BUT VOLUN- TEERS MAY BE ACCEPTED FROM THE COUNTY AREA. 7. Resolution of Support for Department of Housing and Community Development Grant - Mr. Trevino reported that it had been intended to apply for this grant and prepare a program, however, it appears that we will not be able to meet some of the conditions and therefore recommended pulling this item off the agenda. Council concurred. }" ~ Page three City Council Minutes August 23, 1983 ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued. .X) r-- l'-- '-;) Q o 8. Memorandum of Understanding between Public Employees Association and Resolutions Setting Compensation of Certain Officers and Compensation Schedules for all Classes of Employment in City Services. Mr. Trevino stated that staff recommended approval of the Memorandum of Under- standing and the accompanying resolutions. Mr. Unsworth referred to the resolution regarding employee compensation schedules and asked if the position of Administrative Aide/Building and Safety Department had been dropped or had the Trainee position been added at the same range of 47.5. Mr. Trevino stated that he would like the Administrative Aide/Building and Safety (47.5) to be abolished as of the first of October as there is an employee presently in this position. Mr. Unsworth commented that he would like the position to remain in the schedule as long as there was an employee in that position and add the trainee position at the 43.5 range. Mr. Trevino stated this could be done, however, if this position became open in the future, he did not intend to fill it. Further, he asked that the Planning Assistant, at a range of 48.5, be changed to Planning Associate. Council concurred to add the trainee position at 43.5 with the understanding that the Administrative Aide position at 47.5 would be abolished at such time as that position became vacant, and to change the Planning Assistant to Planning Associate. RESOLUTION NO.' 83-54 -. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, SETTING FORTH THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1983-84. RESOLUTION NO. 83-55 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, AMENDING SECTION 12 (a) OF RESOLUTION NO. 1376 REGARDING THE COMPENSATION SCHEDULES FOR ALL CLASSES OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE CITY SERVICES, PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OTHER COMPENSATION BENEFITS, AND REPEALING ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND RESOLUTIONS NO. 83-54 AND 83-55 WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO RESOLUTION NO. 83-55: ADD "ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE/BUILDING AND SAFETY TRAINEE" (43.5) AND "PLANNING ASSISTANT" TO READ "PLANNING ASSOCIATE" (48.5). PUBLIC HEARINGS 31. Conditional Use Permit 83-8 - Mobilehome Sales Lot and Office - Riverside Drive, between Lakeshore and Joy Street. Mayor Unsworth announced that this was the time and place for a public hearing pursuant to the application of Conditional Use Permit 83-8 for a Mobilehome Sales Lot and Office located at Riverside Drive between Lakeshore Drive and Joy Street. ..-. At this time Councilmember Torn excused himself from consideration of this item due to the fact that at one time he owned the modular office unit that is being considered. Mr. Trevino reported that this Conditional Use Permit 83-8 has been requested by Robert G. Williams. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this CUP, subject to the following two conditions: that the modular office unit be skirted and the CUP be reviewed after six (6) months. The owner, Robert G. Williams has filed for the CUP in order to continue to conduct his mobile- home sales business which he has been conducting for the past ten years. At that time, the City Council did not require a CUP for a mobilehome sales lot. Staff has researched and found that the City did require conditional use permits prior to ten years ago, however, staff was unable to find any mention in prior Council minutes of Mr. Williams receiving permission to operate said lot without the necessity of obtaining a CUP. J~U Page four City Council Minutes August 23,1983 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued. 31. Conditional Use Permit 83-8 - Mobilehome Sales Lot and Office - Continued. The City Engineer requested that two additional conditions be added to this application, however, the Planning Commission determined that they were not appropriate. 1. The applicant be required to pay Public Safety fees unless waived by the City Council. 2. Applicant to participate in traffic signalization of Joy Street, north- westerly of Riverside Drive. The City Clerk stated no written correspondence had been received by the City Clerk's office on this item. - Mayor Unsworth opened the Public Hearing at 7:59 p.m. asking those in favor of Conditional Use Permit 83-8 to speak. The applicant, Mr. Robert G. Williams, 32172 Machado Street, stated that at the time he installed the office, he obtained all the various permits which the City required and went before the City Council and was given approval to go ahead and use the property. There was no mention of the need for a conditional use permit. He has been doing business at this location for twelve years, and has since filed for a conditional use permit because, every time staff changes within the City, they want to know where his CUP is. Mr. Williams has decided to obtain the CUP at this time ,in order to save time in the future and to have something on record. He requested that the Council Minutes clearly ~state that even though he is asking for a conditional use permit, he is in no way giving up his 'Grandfather Clau~e'. He also asked for waiver of fees which were recommended by the Engineering Department due to the fact that there is a subdivision planned and he will be assessed these fees during the various phases of the tract map procedures. Mr. Porter recommended that impact fees be waived without prejudice so that if we do have to come back under the CUP, the issue can be addressed. - Mayor Unsworth asked those in opposition to Conditional Use Permit 83-8 to speak. No one asked to speak. Mayor Unsworth closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. Mr. Williams answered questions from Council. He stated he does not intend to operate a mobilehome sales or storage lot at this location. Mr. Williams clarified that the mobile trailer which was recently placed behind the C-21 office was done due to overcrowding of the real estate office and the need for expansion. Discussion follO\^led and it was clarified that the Conditional Use Permit 83-8 applied to the mobile trailer recently placed on this property. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 83-8 COVERING ONLY THE MOBILE TRAILER BEHIND THE C-21 A-FRAME OFFICE STRUCTURE AND REQUIRE UNIT TO BE SKIRTED AND THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO BE REVIEWED AFTER SIX (6) MONTHS. AYES: MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NOES: KNIGHT 32. Zone Change 83-5 - Pre-Zoning for Annexation No. 29, Northerly of the Inter- section of 1-15 and Highway 74. Mayor Unsworth announced that this was the time and place for a Public Hearing ... pursuant to application for Zone Change 83-5, pre-zoning for Annexation No. 29. Mr. Trevino reported that this is a City sponsored Annexation. The Local Agency Formation Commission requires all annexation requests receive pre- zoning approval prior to application for- annexation. The site location of the proposed zone change is west of Central Avenue and north of Dexter Avenue. The existing Riverside County zoning is R-R-O (Rural Residential Outdoor Ad- vertising) and M-R (Mineral Resources). The proposed zoning is C-P (Commercial Park). The annexation area would include approximately 12 acres and is a part of the 'Clay Mine Annexation'. 1M! Page five City Council Minutes August 23, 1983 The Planning Commission recommends approval of Zone Change 83-5 subject to the following conditions, and approval of an ordinance implementing said zone change: .X) t-- l'e /""':) o o 1. A finding of conformance with the General Plan. 2. No significant impact upon the environment. 3. Issuance of a Negative Declaration. The City Clerk stated that no correspondence had been received by the City Clerk's Office regarding this item. Mayor Unsworth opened the Public Hearing at 8:22 p.m. asking those in favor of Zone C~ange 83-5 to speak. No one asked to speak. Mayor Unsworth asked those in opposition to the Zone Change 83-5 to speak. Mr. Eugene Carter, 109 N. Lowell, asked for clarification of the size of the Annexation. Mr. Unsworth stated the total annexation was 70.2 acres. Mr. Carter questioned what provisions had been made for run-off waters. Mr. Trevino explained that these issues would be dealt with once the annexation was underway. Mayor Unsworth closed the Public Hearing at 8:25 p.m. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE ZONE CHANGE 83-5 SUBJECT TO THE THREE PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONSnAND TO READ THE ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. -. , . t- ORDINANCE NO. 680 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING CERTAIN ZONING STANDARDS FOR USE WITHIN THE AREA DESIGNATED AS ANNEXATION NO. 29. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 680. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NONE NONE \ Council adjourned to the Appeals Board at 8:26 p.m. APPEALS BOARD Appeals Board convened at 8:27 p.m. 1. Appeal of Mr. Jose Martinez - Interpretation of Code Section - 906 W. Lakeshore Drive John Porter, City Attorney, recommended that Council refer this matter to him for interpretation and have it brought back at the next Council meeting on September 13. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO REFER THIS MATTER TO THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR INTERPRETATION AND INSTRUCT CITY ATTORNEY TO REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1983. Council reconvened at 8:30 p.m. BUSINESS ITEMS 51. Engineering Proposal for Storm Drain Plans and Study on Lakeshore Drive Northwesterly of Four Corners. Mr. Rubel reported on staff findings regarding this matter. Staff recommenda- tion is to accept the Engineering proposal of Zimmerman and Associates for determining a benefit assessment for and preparing plans and specifications for the extension of a storm drain in Lakeshore Drive, northwesterly of Four Corners. 1~2 Page six City Council Minutes August 23, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 51. Engineering Proposal for Storm Drain Plans and Study on Lakeshore Driv~, Northwesterly of Four Corners - Continued. Mr. Torn asked for clarification on the scope of work to be performed. Mr. Rubel stated that the storm drain is to begin 540 feet northwest of the intersection with Riverside Drive (at Lakeshore) and extend through to Machado Street. The Stater Brothers shopping center would bear the cost of the extension across their frontage and, at that time, the owners would - establish the entire benefit assessment area so that the City can establish fees. Council will be provided with all the normal plans and specifications and other pertinent information necessary to award a contract. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH ZIMMERMAN AND ASSOCIATES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5300. 52. Chamber of Commerce Request Regarding IBingol. Mr. Trevino reported that the request comes from Barbara Garroutte, president of the Chamber of Commerce who would like the use of the Community Center for the purpose of conducting Bingo at that facility. Ms. Garroutte is also requesting the City advance $4,000 in order to commence operations. Staff recommends the matter be referred to the City Attorney for his review and recommendations. Mr. Torn stated that he feels that Bingo sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce in the Community Center is not an appropriate use of "City facilities. ;-... Moved by Torn, seconded by Knight that ~this request be tabled indefinitely. MOTION FAILED. Mr. Unsworth commented that when the Community Center first opened, the Valle}_ Volunteers requested permission to hold Bingo there. According to the law, you must have your offices on the premises in order to conduct Bingo and you must also be a non-profit organization. Their request was denied. Ms. Valenzuela feels that the request should be reviewed by the City Attorney in case this type of situation comes up again, Council will have some guidelines as to whether or not it is permissible. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED TO REFER REQUEST TO CITY ATTORNEY FOR HIS REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS. AYES: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NOES: TORN 53. Award of Grant Funding - Informational Item. Mr. Trevino reported that the City of Lake Elsinore has been awarded a grant of $62,530 from the California Energy Commission to explore the use of and begin development of the City's geothermal resources. He stated that Reso- lution No. 82-75 authorizes the City Manager to execute all documents concerning the grant and he will be sending the formal contract back to Sacramento this week so that the program can begin on September 1. Mr. Trevino announced that Assistant Planner Dan Fissori has been appointed as Energy Planner of the geothermal development program. This grant will allow development of geothermal resources throughout the city and will include _ all areas within the city limits. 54. Architectural Services - Library Addition Mr. Trevino reported that for the past several months, a committee composed of Councilmembers Arta Valenzuela and Larry Knight and himself, have been involved in plans for an addition to the existing library. Also involved in this project are members of the County Library System. The proposed addition covers approximately 2,000 square feet and also provides approximately twenty parking places to the south of the proposed addition. The firm of 111~ Page seven City Council Minutes August 23, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 54. Architectural Services - Library Addition - Continued. Patterson and Nunes has been working at no charge providing ideas and sketches to the Committee. The firm proposes to provide architectural services including, but not limited to, working drawings, finished drawings, bid package, and writing of specifications in order for the City to go to bid. The proposed fee for these services would be $7500. The Committee recom- mends and requests Council authorize the firm of Patterson and Nunes as architects for the proposed remodeling, at a fee of $7500. .L; ~ t-.. 1-:) o o Mr. Trevino introduced various representatives from the County Library System and the local branch library. Manny Nunes from the architectural firm of Patterson and Nunes, 18402 Skypark Circle, Irvine, presented his firm1s proposal, describing the various features of the addition and answered questions from Council. Mr. Trevino stated that as soon as the addition is completed, the County will sign a twelve year lease for the facility which will help to pay for the addition. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE FIRM OF PATTERSON AND NUNES FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE LIBRARY ADDITION AT A, COST OF $7500. Council concurred to take a break at 8:55 p.m. -. Council reconvened at 9:04 p.m. 55. Street Improvement Program On July 12, 1983, Council authorized soliciting formal bids for the 1983 Street Improvement Program. However, the bid opening date for this project had to be extended. Mr. Rubel requested Council consider proceeding on an individual repair project which would include portions of Main Street and Lakeshore Drive. The estimated cost of this project is $72,000. Council discussion followed and consensus was to wait and obtain bids for the entire street improvement program. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO GO TO BID WITH THE ENTIRE PACKAGE OF PRIORITY STREETS SO THAT WE CAN ATTACH DOLLAR FIGURES TO EACH OF THE PRIORITIES. 56. Second reading of Six Ordinances Implementing Previously Approved Zone Changes. MOVED BY MAC MURRAY, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO READ ALL SIX ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY. ORDINANCE NO. 674 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RE-ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-l (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO LDR (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). (ZONE CHANGE 82-6 - CAMPION AND ASSOCIATES). MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 674. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NONE NONE lM4 Page eight City Council Minutes August 23, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 56. Second Reading of Six Ordinances Implementing Previously Approved Zone Changes - Continued. ORDINANCE NO. 675 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RE-ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-l (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE). (ZONE CHANGE 82-10 - EDWARD RICE). MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 675. AYES: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ..., ORDINANCE NO. 676 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RE-lONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-l (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO R (REC- REATIONAL DISTRICT). (ZONE CHANGE 82-11 - WILFRED YANAGISAWA). MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 676. . - AYES: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN,- VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ~.-~: ~ ORDINANCE NO. 677 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RE-lONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO C-l (LIMITED COMMERCIAL). (ZONE CHANGE 82-12 - BUTTERFIELD SAVINGS AND LOAN). MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 677. AYES: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ..., ORDINANCE NO. 678 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RE-ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-l (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO C-l (LIMITED COMMERCIAL). (ZONE CHANGE 82-13 - SOUTHERN PACIFIC LAND) MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 678. AYES: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ORDINANCE NO. 679 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RE-ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-l (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO M-l (LIMITED MANUPACTURING). (ZONE CHANGE 83-1 - HARMATZ/BURKHART). MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 679. AYES: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ..., lrsa Page ni ne City Council Minutes Augus t 23, 1983 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Bob Jacobson, 174 N. Chestnut, commented on the problem of barking dogs and requested that the animal control officer be more effective in responding to and controlling this problem. He also suggested that the railroad tracks north of Sumner on Spring Street be removed or paved over since they are no longer in use. Possibly this could be done in conjunction with the street improvement program. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Mr. Torn reported that the Lakeshore Overlay Commitee met for the first time on Monday night and the group plans to meet on a regular basis until they can come up with solutions to the problems along the lake perimeter. L; l'" r-. '-;) ~ o Ms. Valenzuela requested scheduling a date for a joint study session between City Council, Planning Commission and Staff. Council concurred to a tentative date of Tuesday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m. The City Clerk was instructed to finalize scheduling of the study session and inform appropriate persons. Ms. Valenzuela questioned whether or not the city street cleaner was working. Mr. Rubel stated that the equipment has been repaired and is now in working order. Mr. MacMurray questioned the progress of cross-walks on Mission Trail. Mr. Rubel stated he would have a status report ready in about a week. ."- Larry Knight commented on the status of Mohr Street, runnlng alongside the school bus garage and parking area. The rains hav~ washed the street out badly and it is in need of fill. Mr. Trevino stated he ;s aware of the problem and feels there is a possibility that the School District can go in jointly with the City in re-constructjng Mohr Street at a cost of approximately $4500 to $5000. Larry Knight suggested that due to the influx of boaters and campers during the summer months, Council consider closing off Lakeshore Drive between Graham Street and Spring Street. People who come into that area for recreational purposes will be charged a fee for entering. This would provide several benefits: provide money for trash cans to be placed along the Lakeshore and provide work for persons who collect the fees at the entrance to the street. Residents 1 iving in the area could be given a pass which would permit them to come and go at no charge. Fees would be based on whether persons were entering for camping or boat launching. Mr. Knight feels this would be very beneficial in cleaning up the lakeshore. Mr. Unsworth suggested the City Attorney research any legal problems which might exist in closing a public street and charging for access. Mr. Torn mentioned that up to 65% to 70% of the traffic which travels west to east uses the Lakeshore Drive section in question. Closing this section could create tremendous traffic problems. Council concurred to have Mr. Porter research and make recommendations to Council as soon as possible, prior to the rewriting of the Lakeshore Overlay Ordinance. Mr. Unsworth commented that there is a proposal to make Lakeshore at Graham, a one-way street, west-east, which is now being reviewed by the Engineering Depart- ment. After Engineering makes recommendations, the Planning Commission will review and send recommendations to Council. Mr. Unsworth commented on the fact that the City spends thousands of dollars on Ordinances each year and entries into our Municipal Code Book, and these Ordinances are not being enforced, whether by Code Enforcement, Animal Control or Sheriff1s Department. There are City Ordinances to cover loose and barking dogs, noisy and unlicensed motorcycles, etc. Mr. Trevino stated that these problems will be diminished with the hiring of additional Code Enforcement and Animal Control Officers. lt$6 - Page ten City Council Minutes August 23, 1983 EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:40 p.m. to discuss a legal and a personnel matter. Council reconvened at 10:01 p.m. with no action taken on the legal matter. Mr. Trevino reported that the personnel matter involved CG Engineering who con- tracted with the City for Consultant Services. The project has been postponed indefinitely. Mr. Trevino recommended that Council pay the firm' of CG Engineering the sum of $2823 and advise them that we wish to terminate the agreement due to the postponement of the project. - MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO PAY CG ENGINEERING THE SUM OF $2823 AND TERMINATE THE AGREEMENT DUE TO POSTPONEMENT OF THE PROJECT. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY MAC MURRAY, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 10:04 ~.M. .~~. ..CdL xJ:. '1~ J~N G. UNSWORTH, MAYOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ATTEST: -- -