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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-22-1983 City Council Minutes 'l4l MINUTES CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1983 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Unsworth at 7:32 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Valenzuela. ROLL CALL .XJ I'- l"- I'":) o o The City Clerk called the roll: 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 Barrick and City Clerk Money. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar for further consideration and discussion: Item Nos. 3, 6 and 9. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. 1. Minutes: a. October 18, 1983 - Study Session - Approved b. November 2, 1983 - Joint Study Session - Approved c. November 8, 1983 - Regular Meeting - Approved I 2.' Resolution Proclaiming Week of November 20, 1983 as IIFamily Weekll - Approved. RESOLUTION NO. 83-73 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK BEGINNING NOVEMBER 20, 1983, AS IIFAMILY WEEK" AND ENCOURAGING ALL LOCAL GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS AND CITIZENS TO OBSERVE IIFAMIL Y WEEKII l~ITH ALL APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES, CEREMONY AND CELEBRATION. 4. CLAIM NO. 83-28 - BARAJAS, Carmen, Rutillo, Raymond, Daniel, Gabriel and Serigio - Rejected and Referred. 5. Contract for Engineering Services - Storm Drain Extension - Lakeshore Drive - Approved contract with Zimmerman Consulting Engineers for Design of Storm Drain Extension on Lakeshore Drive. - 7. Resolution Increasing Plan Check Fees for Flood Control District - Approved. RESOLUTION NO. 83-75 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PLAN CHECKING FEES FOR FLOOD HAZARD REVIEW BY THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSER- VATION DISTRICT TO BE COLLECTED FROM DEVELOPER AT THE TIME OF INITIAL APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT. 24~~ Page two City Council Minutes November 22, 1983 CONSENT CALENDAR - Continued. 8. Senior Home Repair Program - Approved Assignment of Agreement transferring Senior Home Repair Program from the County Housing Authority to the County Community Development Department. 10. Appeals of City Council Decisions - Received and Filed Report. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 3. CLAIM NO. 83-27 - GUGLIELMANA, Thomas Morris - - Mr. Porter stated that this was a late claim application and recommended Council reject late claim and refer. MOVED BY MAC MURRAY, SECONDED BY TORN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO REJECT LATE CLAIM APPLICATION OF THOMAS MORRIS GUGLIELMANA AND REFER TO CITY ATTORNEY. 6. Resolution Adopting Revised Riverside County Public Improvement Standards - Mr. Torn stated that a portion of the resolution proposed adopting standards which differed from policy regarding parkways between curbs and sidewalks. He requested deletion of 'Modified Frontage Road' and 'Modified Restricted Local Street' portions of resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 83-74 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDED RIVERSIDE COUNTY STANDARD PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. 9. Request to Use Community Center - Stroke Detection Services - Mr. Torn questioned waiver of fees for the facility since this request is from a profit making organization. Edith Hardwick from Stroke Detection Services addressed Council and explained the scope of the program and answered Council questions. -- MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO DENY REQUEST OF STROKE DETECTION SERVICES TO USE THE COMMUNITY CENTER. PUBLIC HEARINGS 31. Vacation of Portion of Casino Drive and San Jacinto River Drive. Mayor Unsworth announced this was the time and place for a public hearing pursuant to the resolution declaring intention to vacate a portion of Casino Drive and San Jacinto River Drive and asked staff to identify the property and give staff recommendations. Mr. Rubel reported that on October 25, 1983, Council adopted the Resolution of intention to vacate a portion of Casino Drive and San Jacinto River Drive at the site of the proposed Carl's Jr. Restaurant and setting date for Public Hearing. The City Clerk reported no correspondence had been received by the City Clerk's Office regarding this project. Mayor Unsworth opened the public hearing at 7:59 p.m. asking those in favor of vacation of a portion of Casino Drive and a portion of San Jacinto River Drive to speak. No one asked to speak. Mayor Unsworth asked those in opposition to vacation of a portion of Casino Drive and a portion of San Jacinto River Drive to speak. No one asked to speak. Mayor Unsworth closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. - ~4;\ Page three City Council Minutes November 22, 1983 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued. 31. Vacation of Portion of Casino Drive and San Jacinto River Drive - Continued. - MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION ORDERING VACATION OF A PORTION OF CASINO DRIVE AND SAN JACINTO RIVER DRIVE. RESOLUTION NO. 83-76 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF CASINO DRIVE AND A PORTION OF SAN JACINTO RIVER DRIVE, PURSUANT TO THE STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941 AS CONTAINED IN SECTIONS 8300 ET SEQ OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. 32. Conditional Use Permit 83-12 - Research Development and Testing Facility - Sports Hovercraft - Corydon Road - AP #370-080-017 - ..X; f:'ot ....... '-;) o Q Mayor Unsworth announced this was the time and place for a public hearing pursuant _ to Conditional Use Permit 83-12 and asked staff to identify the property and issues and give staff recommendations. Mr. Trevino stated that staff has met with applicant and requested that ~._c~ Conditional Use Permit 83-12 be continued to the next meeting on December 13, 1983, in order to allow staff to meet with the property owner. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO CON- TINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 83-12 TO DECEMBER 13, 1983. BUSINESS ITEMS 51. Ordinance No. 685 - Adopting a Certain Zoning Standard for Use Within the Area Designated as Rome Hill Annexation Area - Second Reading. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO READ THE ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. The City Clerk read the title of the Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 685 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CERTAIN ZONING STANDARD FOR USE ONLY WITHIN THE AREA DESIGNATED AS THE ROME HILL ANNEXATION AREA. MOVED BY KNIGHT, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 685. AYES: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NOES: NONE 52. Ordinance No. 686 - Mosquito Abatement Ordinance - Second Reading. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO READ THE ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. -- The City Clerk read the title of the Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 686 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA PROVIDING FOR MOSQUITO PROCEDURES AND ASSESSMENTS. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 686. AYES: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, VALENZUELA, UNSWORTH NOES: NONE ~44 Page four City Council Minutes November 22, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 53. Resolution Declaring and Ordering Annexation No. 30 (Rome Hill). Mr. Trevino reported that this annexation is sponsored by Buron A. Murray and consists of approximately 12 acres of uninhabited area located south of Como Street, north of Grand Avenue, west of Stoneman Street and east of Lucerne Street. On December 28, 1982, Council adopted Resolution No. 82-8 giving initial consent ... for the annexation proceedings to commence for the Rome Hill/Murray Annexation, subject to applicant obtaining a pre-annexation zone change to Alternative A, Conditional (SP) Specific Plan Zone. On November 8, 1983, after holding of a public hearing, Council approved Zone Change 82-9 pre-zoning Annexation No. 30 area from RR (Rural Residential) to SP (Specific Plan). The Local Agency Formation Commission of Riverside County approved Annexation No. 30 on Septem- ber 8, 1983. RESOLUTION NO. 83-77 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AND ORDERING CERTAIN TERRITORY KNOWN AS ANNEXATION NO. 30 TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE WITHOUT HEARING OR ELECTION AND CITING REASONS AND AUTHORITY THEREFOR. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 83-77 DECLARING AND ORDERING ANNEXATION NO. 30 TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE. 54. Commercial Project 83-9 - R & B Investors - Plot Plan Review. Mr. Trevino reported this is a proposal to construct a 4250 square foot commer- cial office structure on the west side of Riverside Drive, 300! feet north of Joy Avenue. The plot plan for this project was not available at the last Council meeting, therefore, Commercial Project 83-9 was continued to this meeting for Council review. - MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE PLOT PLAN FOR COMMERCIAL PROJECT 83-9. 55. Request for Extension of Time - Tentative Tract Map 14639 - Lakeland Properties, Incorporated. Mr. Porter reported that applicant could not be present tonight and requested this item be continued to December 13, 1983 to allow time to review additional conditions. Mr. Porter recommended Council continue this request to December 13. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO CONTINUE REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 14639 - TO DECEMBER 13,1983. 56. Disaster Preparedness - Generators for the City. Wally Borchard reported he has been attempting to locate power generators of adequate size and number to handle radio communications and public utility services, in the event of an emergency. Through the County Disaster Preparedness Agency and the California State Depart- ment of Surplus Property, seven surplus generators have been located at the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base. Four 30-kw generators have been purchased by the City and we are working with the State to obtain the three additional 45-kw generators. Mr. Borchard displayed drawings recommending placement of generators and recommended Council approve purchase of three additional 45-kw units. -- MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF THREE ADDITIONAL 45-KW SURPLUS GENERATORS. Council recessed at 8:53 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:56 p.m. ~4:J Page five City Council Minutes November 22, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 57. Southern California Edison Company Presentation. Mr. Bill Campbell, representing Southern California Edison Company, presented a short film regarding hydroelectric power sources. Edison and other investor- -- owned utilities nationwide may lose the right to own and operate their hydro- electric plants as a result of recent legal decisions involving re1icensing. The loss of these facilities would result in rate increases to Edison customers. Mr. Campbell urged Council adopt a resolution supporting Edi~on Company.s attempt to re1icense their hydroelectric plants. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO DIRECT CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION FOR THE NEXT MEETING ON DECEMBER 13 AND REQUEST INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ISSUE FROM THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. 58. Award of Contract - Library Addition Counci1member Knight excused himself from deliberation of this item at 8:57 p.m. due to a possible conflict of interest. Mr. Trevino reported bids were opened on October 16, 1983 and the low bid was in the amount of $195,250 from Mediterranean Construction Company. Plans call for an 1870 square foot addition replacing existing roof, filling-in basement area and complete grading and paving of parking areas. Staff recommends Council appropriate $195,250 from anticipated bond proceeds and authorize Mayor to sign contract with Mediterranean Construction Company. .X) l'- f:'oo '~ ~ o Irene Lindenberg, Head of Branch Services Division - City/County Library, com- mented on the new facilities and stated that County budget provides an amount for additional shelving and materials for the library addition. Mr. Trevino requested a closed session for discussion of a legal matter. Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:03 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:09 p.m. Mayor Unsworth reported that due to possible legal ramifications, Council concurred to continue this matter to December 13. 59. Dedication of Land and Fees for School Facilities. Mr. Trevino gave background information stating the Elsinore Union High School District is requesting proper procedure regarding dedication of land and fees for school facilities. Staff recommends approval of report and submission to School District, with Council reserving right to make determination regarding the areas to be serviced by developer fees. MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY REPORT AND SUBMIT TO ELSINORE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT. 60. Deferral of Off-Site Improvements - 16668 Arnold Avenue. Mr. Rubel reported that Arnold Avenue is located in the Country Club Heights area and extends from Gunnerson Street to Dryden Street. There are presently no street improvements existing on Arnold Avenue. - On November 15, 1983, Planning Commission approved a General Plan Amendment which provides for an implementation ordinance to allow reduced street widths and less restrictive grading standards for Country Club Heights. Staff recom- mends approving deferral of improvements until Council has acted on the proposed General Plan Amendment and the implementation Ordinance is prepared and adopted. MOVED BY MAC MURRAY, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE DEFERRAL OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 16668 ARNOLD AVENUE SUBJECT TO PROPERTY OWNER SIGNING STANDARD LIEN AGREEMENT. 246 Page six City Council Minutes November 22, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued 61. Policy for New Off-Site Improvements on Streets Where Improvements Exist _ Mr. Rubel reported that staff is requesting a policy decision by City Council. The need arose due to a proposed development on McBride Street. The right-of- way has been approved at 40 feet and two other homes exist on this street with a 36-foot curb-to-curb roadway, allowing sufficient width to provide a sidewalk. Staff recommends that proposed structure be allowed to conform to existing street con~truction of 36 feet and that sidewalks not be required on either side of McBride Avenue from Pinnell Street to Herbert Street. - It is also proposed that City Manager be authorized to determine width of roadway and sidewalk requirements on local residential streets where, in his judgment, sufficient curb, gutter and pavement improvements exist to represent an established condition which should be matched. Also, where a 40-foot right- of-way has been approved and no alternate roadway width is specifically re- quired by other ordinance, a 32-foot curb-to-curb roadway will be built with a 4-foot sidewalk on both sides. Mr. Torn stated that in cases where City Manager makes a determination, there should be a right to appeal to City Council. Mayor Unsworth stated that Council decisions are final, however, if a Council- member wants an item reconsidered, Council has the right to request the item be brought back. Mayor Unsworth would like the item regarding retaining wall encroachment at 1309 Heald Street brought back to Council for reconsideration. This item was denied at the meeting of November 8, 1983. Council concurred. Mr. Trevino stated it would be on the next agenda. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE ADOPTION OF THE CONCLUSION OF REPORT SETTING POLICY ON NEW OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS ON STREETS WHERE IMPROVEMENTS EXIST, WITH RIGHT OF APPEAL TO COUNCIL. ...., 62. Conditional Use Permit 83-9 - Elsinore Ultralight Flight Park - Ed Snyder Mr. Trevino reported that on November 7, 1983, staff met with the applicant of Conditional Use Permit 83-9. Applicant was agreeable to all conditions of approval with the exception of; condition nos. 3, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 22. Staff and applicant negotiated these six conditions to read as follows: 3. Application shall be for a period of three (3) years, subject to annual review - conditions may be added each year. 16. Pay equitable vehicular traffic safety mitigation (signalization) fee. The fee to be recommended to the City Council is approximately $12,000, payable $4,000 the first year, $4,000 the second year and $4,000 the third year. 17. Assist the City in forming a Lighting and Landscaping District based on a formula per square foot of actual use. 18. DELETED. 19. Applicant to contribute in the improvements of Mission Trail; (amount of fee to be determined at one (1) year review). 22. Pay Public Safety and Capital Imrpovement fees as follows: -- Street Capital Improvement Fee Park Capital Fee Storm Drain Fee $44,693.00 * * *Defer Park Capital and Storm Drain fees for one (1) year, with the proviso to audit Park's books and amount of fees to be determined by Council at tha t time. ~~e Page seven City Council Minutes November 22, 1983 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 62. Conditional Use Permit 83-9 - Elsinore Ultralight Flight Park - Ed Snyder - Continued. Mr. Trevino stated applicant requests Council defer all fees for one year. At r-- that time, staff would have the right to examine applicant's books to determine ability to pay these fees. Council would make determination at that time. Council discussion ensued and concerns were voiced regarding Public Safety Fees, no amount has been determined at this time. Moved by Valenzuela, seconded by Knight to approve Conditional Use Permit 83-9 subject to revised conditions - Public Safety Fees not to exceed $2,000. (Motion Failed). ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ o AYES: Valenzuela NOES: Knight, Mac Murray, Torn, Unsworth Mr. Torn stated it should not be a function of the City to determine if the business is making a profit. Applicant should determine whether or not they can complete their project within the City's fee structure. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY KNIGHT AND CARRIED TO DIRECT STAFF TO RENEGOTIATE CONDITIONS WITH APPLICANT AND SPELL OUT ALL CONDITIONS. AYES: KNIGHT, MAC MURRAY, TORN, UNSWORTH NOES: VALENZUELA 63. Request of Steve and Greg Reden - Lake West Homes. Mr. Trevino reported this request is from the new owners of Tract 15943 which is an 18-unit condominium project on a one-acre parcel located at Joy and Riverside Drive. Greg Reden, one of the developers, addressed Council and stated that the Tract Map had been approved in June, 1981 but development did not proceed at that time. He gave background on the project and stated that they were en- countering problems working with staff in getting permits to proceed. Council discussion followed regarding the project. The General Plan, which was adopted after the tract map was approved, changed the density of this area and allows only 14.7 units to be built on a one-acre parcel. (Council concurred to allow 15 units). MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY VALENZUELA AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH APPLICANTS AND ALLOW GRADING PERMITS TO BE ISSUED AT OPENING OF BUSINESS TOMORROW. 64. Introduction of Finance Director - Jo Barrick. Mr. Trevino introduced the new Finance Director, Jo Barrick. Mrs. Barrick reported that the name of the previous Finance Director, Larry Ronnow, was still listed on four City bank accounts. She requested Council take action to remove his name from these accounts and add her name. ..... MOVED BY VALENZUELA, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE SUBMISSION OF NEW BANK SIGNATURE CARDS REMOVING FINANCE DIRECTOR LARRY RONNOW AND ADDING FINANCE DIRECTOR JO BARRICK TO SIGN CHECKS ON ACCOUNT NO. 14-600-084- 80 (GENERAL FUND), ACCOUNT NO. 14-700-095-80 (REVOLVING PAYROLL FUND), ACCOUNT NO. 14-454-708-80 (SCHULMAN) AND ACCOUNT NO. 14-696-477-80 (ENDOWMENT REVENUE FUND). 65. Main Street Overlay between Franklin Street and Limited Street. Pat Rodgers, Public Works Superintendent, reported on this project and assured Council completion would be prior to December 2, 1983. Mr. Trevino stated that Council needed to appropriate $25,000 for this street improvement. Council concurred to bring this before the Redevelopment Agency tonight. ,~':Itj Page eight City Council Minutes November 22, 1983 PUBLIC COMMENTS Dick Murphy, 29362 Swan Avenue, commented on problems resulting from down-zoning of property which occurred through adoption of the General Plan. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Mr. Trevino introduced Jim Cochran, the new City Planner. Mr. Knight commented that the City's fire rating is very high. He suggested this be followed-up to see if we are eligible for a lower rating. Mr. Trevino will follow-up. Mayor Unsworth gave an update on the Neighborhood Watch Program and distributed information for Council review, regarding fire trucks. - Mayor Unsworth reported the Employee' Awards:' Banquet was held on Monday, November 21, 1983. Awards were given for length of service and I Employee of the Month I awards were given to Diana Modesti of the Water Department and Wally Borchard of the Water/Sewer Department. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY MAC MURRAY, SECONDED BY TORN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE REGU- LAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 11:00 P.M. UlM-~ 1~;tr JOIjN G. UNSWORTH, MAYOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE - ATTEST: -